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¼ Euro Year of the Rat
2008 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | ¼ Euro ¼ EUR = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Lettering:
Fables de La Fontaine
1/4 EURO
2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 French ¼ Euro Year of the Rat silver coin is that it features a unique design that blends traditional Chinese symbols with modern European art. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized rat surrounded by a wavy pattern, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Eiffel Tower surrounded by Chinese characters that spell out "Rat" in French. This fusion of East and West artistic styles makes the coin a truly distinctive and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Euro (Year of the Rat) 2008 coin.
