France 50 Euros, 2013
Year of the Snake
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2013
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 2013. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- The inner part of the coin represents a snake surrounded by the inscriptions "Year of the Snake" and "2013", the year of issue and Chinese characters. All around a frieze close to the scroll. The snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is a year of the Water Snake.
- Reverse
- The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013
|
778 | Proof |
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