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© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG
20 Euros Five Weeks in a Balloon
2006 year| Silver (.950) | 155.5 g | 50 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 | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#359891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Jules Verne.
Instruments and anchor in curved band
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1828 JULES VERNE 1905
20
EURO
2006
PRÉCURSEUR DE LA SCIENCE FICTION
LIBERTÉ . ÉGALITÉ . FRATERNITÉ
Interesting fact
The 2006 French Silver 20 Euro coin, also known as the "Five Weeks in a Balloon" coin, features a unique design that takes inspiration from the classic novel "Five Weeks in a Balloon" by Jules Verne. The coin's design showcases a hot air balloon in flight, surrounded by a stylized representation of the African continent, paying homage to the novel's themes of adventure and exploration. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics, French culture, or the works of Jules Verne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Five Weeks in a Balloon) 2006 coin.
