10 Euros Fencing

Reverse

In an attacking position, Paris 2024 Olympic mascot Phryge brandishes her foil to hit her opponent. Her score indicates that she has just won the round with 15 touches to 6.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15 06
PARIS 2024
ESCRIME
PARIS 2024

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Edge

Plain

Comment

Fencing is a historic Olympic sport, first included in the Olympic program at the Athens Games in 1896, and never to be dropped. Today, men and women compete in individual and team events using three types of weapon: foil, epee and sabre.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'escrime est un sport olympique historique, qui faisait déjà partie du programme olympique aux jeux d'Athènes en 1896, pour ne plus jamais le quitter. Aujourd'hui, hommes et femmes s'affrontent dans des épreuves individuelles et par équipes dans lesquelles sont utilisées trois types d'armes: le fleuret, l'épée et le sabre

Interesting fact

The 10 Euro Fencing coin from France features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a stylized depiction of a fencer in mid-action, with the French flag displayed prominently in the background. The reverse side features the coin's denomination and the year of issue, surrounded by intricate designs that pay homage to France's rich history and culture. The coin's unique blend of silver and billon gives it a distinctive shine and makes it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

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