¼ Euro – France
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Year of China in France
France
Obverse
Description:
The coin's center features "1/4 EURO" in a square within a circle. Below, a Gallic cock and Chinese dragon flank the square. Above, the listel bears inscriptions for the "Year of China in France" and "Year of France in China." Workshop marks, the year "2004", "RF", and additional Chinese characters are placed below these inscriptions, between the cock and dragon.
Inscription:
RF 2004 法兰四共和国
2003-2004 中国文化年在法国
2004-2005 L'ANNÉE DE LA FRANCE EN CHINE
1/4 EURO
2003-2004 中国文化年在法国
2004-2005 L'ANNÉE DE LA FRANCE EN CHINE
1/4 EURO
Translation:
RF 2004 French Republic
2003-2004 Year of Chinese Culture in France
2004-2005 The Year of France in China
1/4 EURO
2003-2004 Year of Chinese Culture in France
2004-2005 The Year of France in China
1/4 EURO
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Reverse
Description:
French and Chinese monuments—the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Mont-Saint-Michel, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Forbidden City gate—appear centrally, framed by a traditional Chinese frieze.
Inscription:
2003-2004 L'ANNÉE DE LA CHINE EN FRANCE
2004-2005 法国文化年在中国
2004-2005 法国文化年在中国
Translation:
2003-2004 The Year of China in France
2004-2005 The Year of French Culture in China
2004-2005 The Year of French Culture in China
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Latin
Edge
Plain.
Categories
| Mythology> Fantastic animal |
| Animal> Bird |
| Building> Religious building |
| Building> Tower |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Monnaie de Paris | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | — | 10,000 | In sets |
💎 Very Rare