1½ Euro (Journée de l'Europe) 2006 front 1½ Euro (Journée de l'Europe) 2006 back
1½ Euro (Journée de l'Europe) 2006 photo
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1½ Euro Journée de l'Europe

2006 year
Silver (.900) 22.20 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
1½ Euro 1.5 EUR = USD 1.65
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.20 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28284
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms "€" in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
€ € € € € € € € € € € €
EUROPA
2006

Engraver: Fabienne Courtiade

Edge

Smooth with in hollow the inscription "EUROPA" repeated four times in reversed directions.Automatically translated

Lettering: EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA

Comment

The common emissions hallmark


This hallmark by Finnish engraver Hannu Veijalainen, which appeared for the first time in Austria on the 5 euro 2004, marks issues common to several member states.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 2006 French Journée de l'Europe 1½ Euro coin was designed by French artist Joaquin Jimenez, and it features a unique design that showcases the unity and diversity of Europe. The coin's obverse side features a stylized map of Europe, with the 12 stars of the European Union surrounding the map. The reverse side features a depiction of Europa, the mythological figure after whom the continent is named, riding a bull. The coin's design is meant to symbolize the idea of Europe as a united and strong entity, while also celebrating its diversity and rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  31517 - - - - - -

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