50 Euros (Introduction of the Euro) 2003 front 50 Euros (Introduction of the Euro) 2003 back
50 Euros (Introduction of the Euro) 2003 photo
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50 Euros Introduction of the Euro

2003 year
Silver (.925) 1000 g 100 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1000 g
Diameter
100 mm
Thickness
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#145208
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 "€" monetary symbols in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below the flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.

Lettering:
€ € € € € € € € € € € €
EUROPA
2003

Engraver: Fabienne Courtiade

Edge

Smooth with inscription "The 1st anniversary of the euro" and the number of the coin

Comment

General information :


Edge inscription :

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 2003 to commemorate the introduction of the Euro as the official currency of the European Union. The coin features a unique design that showcases the unity and diversity of the EU, with a map of Europe in the center and the 12 stars of the EU flag surrounding it. Additionally, the coin's silver content and 1000g weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  5528 - - - - - -

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