20 Euros Pinocchio
2002 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| 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#118587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pinocchio is a children's story created by Carlo Collodi started in 1881. The name of the tale is written at the very top of the piece "PINOCCHIO". In the center from left to right, the representation of Geppetto holding the puppet named Pinocchio (colored part), a shark head threatening to emerge from the sea, the blue goat, the cat and the fox. Further below, logs, carpenter's tools and wood chips with the Greek letter alpha "α" and inside the year "2002".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PINOCCHIO
α 2002
Interesting fact
The Pinocchio 20 Euro coin was designed by the French artist, Joaquim Jimenez, and it features an image of Pinocchio, the famous character from the children's book, on one side, and the French Republic's logo on the other. The coin was minted in 2002 and has a limited edition of 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Pinocchio) 2002 coin.
