20 Euros Abolition of the death sentence
2006 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#122532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Representation of a guillotine.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1981-2006
abolition de la peine de mort
25e ANNIVERSAIRE
LIBERTÉ
EGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ
20
EURO
A. TESTE
Engraver: A. TESTE
Comment
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, which was abolished in 1981. The coin's design features a stylized image of a guillotine, with the blade broken and rendered inoperable, symbolizing the end of capital punishment in France.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 652 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Abolition of the death sentence) 2006 coin.
