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5 Euros La Fontaine - Year of the Rabbit
2011 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Lettering:
Fables de La Fontaine
5
EURO
2011
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The La Fontaine - Year of the Rabbit coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) to celebrate the Chinese zodiac. The coin features a design by the French artist Jean-Pierre Monti, which depicts a rabbit surrounded by various symbols of good luck and prosperity, such as flowers, leaves, and a butterfly. The coin's design is inspired by the famous French fabulist Jean de La Fontaine's fable "The Rabbit and the Tortoise," which teaches the lesson that slow and steady wins the race.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (La Fontaine - Year of the Rabbit) 2011 coin.
