France 1½ Euros, 2008

"Ichikawa Ebizo IV"

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1½ Euros
Year 2008
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 22.2
Diameter (mm) 37

Description

1½ Euros from France. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
In the center of the coin, an open kimono showing the Eiffel Tower, at the top the inscription "France-Japan" on one line and "150th Anniversary" on the next line; on both sides of the kimono: on the left the year "2008", on the right "RF". In exergue, the face value "1 1/2 EURO" surrounded by the two different currencies.
Reverse
Reproduction of the woodcut by Toshusai Sharaku representing the actor Ichikawa Ebizo IV (late 17th century).
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2008  Hunting horn 4.7K Proof

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