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20 Euros Louisiana Purchase
2003 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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#16324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The piece depicts a trumpeter who is a symbol of Louisiana.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30 Avril 1803
2003
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, which was a land deal between France and the United States in 1803 that resulted in the U.S. acquiring approximately 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River for $15 million. The coin's design features an image of a handshake between a French and an American representative, symbolizing the historic agreement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 761 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Louisiana Purchase) 2003 coin.
