France 50 Euros, 2011
Figure Skating
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2011
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.45
Diameter (mm)
22
Description
50 Euros from France. Issued in 2011. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- Figure skater in front of the globe. The inscriptions "2011", "SOTCHI" and the face value "50 EURO" are on the globe. The different, and the other inscriptions "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and the motto "LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ -" are all around the globe following the listel.
- Reverse
- Representation of a couple of figure skaters in competition performing an arabesque. On the left side of the coin is represented a stylized public, which makes think of three Russian dolls one behind the other. The inscription "WINTER GAMES" is located on the right side of the coin along the scroll. This coin refers to the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011
|
1K | Proof |
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