50 Euros Journée de l'Europe
2006 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms "€" in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
€ € € € € € € € € € € €
EUROPA
2006
Engraver: Fabienne Courtiade
Edge
Smooth with in hollow the inscription "EUROPA" repeated four times in reversed directions.
Lettering: EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA
Interesting fact
The 2006 French Journée de l'Europe 50 Euro gold coin features a unique design that showcases the unity and diversity of Europe. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized map of Europe, with each country represented by a different musical instrument. For example, France is represented by a piano, Germany by a violin, and Italy by a mandolin. The design is meant to symbolize the idea that, despite their differences, European countries come together in harmony and cooperation.
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 50 Euros (Journée de l'Europe) 2006 coin.
