© CGB
© CGB
1½ Euro Polar Year
2008 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1½ Euro 1.5 EUR = USD 1.65 |
| 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#26065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Representation of the Adélie Land. In front of it, an emperor penguin is standing and looking at his cub who is turning his head towards him. The flag of Terre Adélie is in front of them. Above, the inscription "Terre Adélie".
Lettering: TERRE ADÉLIE
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 1½ Euro (Polar Year) 2008 coin from France is part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the International Polar Year, which was a collaborative scientific project that aimed to study the Earth's polar regions. The coin features an image of a polar bear on one side and the French Republic's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 2008 and has a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3553 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Euro (Polar Year) 2008 coin.
