France 50 Euros, 2023

50 Euros from France. Issued in 2023. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.78 g.

Obverse

Modernized adaptation of the Louis-Oscar Roty engraver's seed, revealing the drape of its dress a heraldic version of the French flag. The mention "RF" is also surrounded by a keg of hexagons reminiscent of France. (French Republic)

Reverse

This collector's currency represents Midas, king of Phrygia. Honored with the gift of changing everything he touches in pure gold thanks to the god Dionysos, Midas suffered very quickly from a power which had to make it infinitely rich. Unable to eat or quench his thirst, he sought the comfort of his daughter's arms who changed into a golden statue. He therefore implored Dionysos to remove this gift from him, and due to legend washing in the river Cork to be able to get rid of this curse. This currency presents a selective gilding with a fine gold echoing the myth. (French Republic)

Edge

Smooth