10 Euro (Les trois mousquetaires) – France
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 180 years of the "Les trois mousquetaires".
Series: L'art de la plume
France
Obverse
Description:
Feather, face value, and emblematic quotations from Voltaire, Dante, Shakespeare, and Nietzsche.
Inscription:
Le mieux est l’ennemi du bien
Lasciate ogne speranza voi ch’intrate
To be or not to be: that is the question
Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker
L'art de la plume
10 €
RF
Lasciate ogne speranza voi ch’intrate
To be or not to be: that is the question
Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich stärker
L'art de la plume
10 €
RF
Translation:
The best is the enemy of the good.
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
To be or not to be: that is the question.
What does not kill me makes me stronger.
The art of the pen.
10 €
RF
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
To be or not to be: that is the question.
What does not kill me makes me stronger.
The art of the pen.
10 €
RF
Script: Latin (cursive)
Reverse
Description:
Alexandre Dumas' face, three sword points at his nose.
Inscription:
Alexandre Dumas
2024
Un pour Tous
Tous pour Un
1802 1870
2024
Un pour Tous
Tous pour Un
1802 1870
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Categories
| Object> Cold weapons |
| Art> Literature |
| Object> Hat |
| Mustache/Beard |
| Person> Artist |
| Person> Military leader |
| Art> Fictional character |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Monnaie de Paris | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | 5,000 | Proof |
Historical background
In 2024, France's currency situation remains firmly anchored within the Eurozone framework, with the euro (€) as its sole legal tender. The primary monetary policy, including interest rates and broader measures to ensure price stability, is set by the European Central Bank (ECB), with the Banque de France playing a key operational role. The dominant focus for the year is the ongoing battle against inflation, which peaked post-pandemic and following the energy shocks of the Ukraine war. While inflation has begun to recede from its highs, the ECB's cautious stance on interest rate cuts aims to sustainably return to the 2% target, directly impacting borrowing costs for French households, businesses, and government debt.
Domestically, the currency discussion is less about the euro's existence and more about its management and economic impact. There is persistent political debate, particularly from the far-left and far-right factions, criticizing the ECB's tight monetary policy for potentially stifling growth and advocating for a regime more supportive of state-led investment. However, mainstream commitment to the euro remains unwavering, seen as essential for France's financial stability and its core position within the European Union. Practical concerns for citizens and businesses center on purchasing power, as stubbornly high prices for energy, food, and services continue to strain budgets despite nominal wage increases.
Looking forward, the French currency landscape in 2024 is also shaped by digital innovation and geopolitical tensions. The ECB's investigation phase for a digital euro continues, prompting discussions about the future of payments and financial sovereignty. Furthermore, the euro's international role and resilience are tested by global volatility, including energy dependency and trade realignments. Ultimately, France's monetary stability is tied to the euro's performance, with national economic policy focused on competitiveness and structural reforms to strengthen the economy within the single currency area, rather than on any unilateral currency changes.
Domestically, the currency discussion is less about the euro's existence and more about its management and economic impact. There is persistent political debate, particularly from the far-left and far-right factions, criticizing the ECB's tight monetary policy for potentially stifling growth and advocating for a regime more supportive of state-led investment. However, mainstream commitment to the euro remains unwavering, seen as essential for France's financial stability and its core position within the European Union. Practical concerns for citizens and businesses center on purchasing power, as stubbornly high prices for energy, food, and services continue to strain budgets despite nominal wage increases.
Looking forward, the French currency landscape in 2024 is also shaped by digital innovation and geopolitical tensions. The ECB's investigation phase for a digital euro continues, prompting discussions about the future of payments and financial sovereignty. Furthermore, the euro's international role and resilience are tested by global volatility, including energy dependency and trade realignments. Ultimately, France's monetary stability is tied to the euro's performance, with national economic policy focused on competitiveness and structural reforms to strengthen the economy within the single currency area, rather than on any unilateral currency changes.
Series: L'art de la plume
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