France 50 Euros, 2019
P-38 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2019
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.78
Diameter (mm)
22
Description
50 Euros from France. Issued in 2019. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.78 g.
- Obverse
- Common to the series, features the profiles of two pilots, symbolising the different eras and types of use: civil and military. In the sky are several aircrafts, also representing the different eras and uses, in a tribute to the history of aviation.
- Reverse
- The P-38 Lightning is a World War II fighter designed by Lockheed. Among the many pilots of P-38 or derived, we find the French pilot-writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which is depicted on the coin.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019
|
250 | Proof |
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