20 Euro (Charles Lindbergh's first transatlantic flight) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 75th Anniversary of the first transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh

France

Context

Year: 2002

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 17 g

Gold weight: 15.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1984

Numista: #121028

Value

Exchange value: 20 EUR = $23.63

Bullion value: $2605.40

Inflation-adjusted value: 30.31 EUR

Obverse

Description:

A coin depicting the English Channel and Brittany coasts, engraved with "PARIS 22H22 21 MAY 1927" and "2002". The center features aviator Charles Lindbergh's portrait, "20 EURO", and mint marks. "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and "LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ" appear along the upper edge.

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ

20 EURO

C. LINDBERGH

PARIS 22H22

21 MAI 1927.

2002

Translation:

FRENCH REPUBLIC

LIBERTY-FRATERNITY-EQUALITY

20 EURO

C. LINDBERGH

PARIS 10:22 PM

MAY 21, 1927.

2002

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

North American coasts marked with "NEW YORK 7:52 AM MAY 20 1927" and "α 2002". Center: Lindbergh's plane labeled "Spirit of St. Louis". Below: "75th ANNIVERSARY".

Inscription:

NEW YORK

7:52 AM

MAY 20

1927

α 2002

75e ANNIVERSAIRE

Spirit of St.Louis

Translation:

NEW YORK

7:52 AM

MAY 20

1927

α 2002

75th ANNIVERSARY

Spirit of St.Louis

Script: Latin

Languages: Greek, French, English