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50 Euro (Europa introduction of the euro) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Europa: 1st anniversary of the introduction of the euro (2002-2003).

France

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 5,528

Material

Diameter: 100 mm

Weight: 1000 g

Silver weight: 925.00 g

Thickness: 15 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Standard: Silver kilo

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1340

Numista: #145208

Value

Exchange value: 50 EUR = $59.07

Bullion value: $2679.34

Inflation-adjusted value: 74.35 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Inspired by Minoan octopus art, this design lists the twelve eurozone countries in curves along the tentacles. The three French euro coin faces and "RF" initials are at the tentacle ends, with the European stars and "50 EURO" value completing a composition of French uniqueness within European diversity.

Inscription:

50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO

RF

ÖSTERREICH / BELGIQUE / BELGIE

LUXEMBOURG / NEDERLAND / SUOMI

PORTUGAL / DEUTSCHLAND / ESPAÑA

ITALIA / FRANCE / ELLADA / EIRE

Translation:

50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO

RF

AUSTRIA / BELGIUM / BELGIUM

LUXEMBOURG / NETHERLANDS / FINLAND

PORTUGAL / GERMANY / SPAIN

ITALY / FRANCE / GREECE / IRELAND