France 50 Euros, 2014
Jean-Philippe Rameau
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2014
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 2014. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- Jean-Philippe Rameau appears in three-quarter view, wearing a court wig, a symbol of his status at Versailles. Around him, an original décor evokes the composer's talent for composition with stylized violin silhouettes.
- Reverse
- A reinterpretation of a female costume from Les Indes Galantes by Christian Lacroix. The stage of the Royal Opera of Versailles in the background.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2014
|
216 | Proof |
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