France 5 Euros, 2012
Abou-Smibel
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Euros
Year
2012
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.5
Diameter (mm)
11
Description
5 Euros from France. Issued in 2012. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 11 mm and weighs 0.5 g.
- Obverse
- The right part of the piece represents a part of the façade of the great temple of Abu Simbel. The left part represents a detail of the statue of the god Ra. A frieze runs along the listel from 10 am to 6 am.
- Reverse
- Representation of the UNESCO headquarters in France seen from the sky. The coin is composed of three parts. One represents the natural heritage, a second the architectural heritage, and a third for the face value.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2012
|
7.2K | Proof |
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