50 Euros Les Champs-Elysées

Reverse

A modern conceptualization of Paris, the arrondissements are like an archipelago of small islands, grouped together in a pyramid shape and separated by the Seine, where the Saint-Louis and Cités islands are easily identifiable.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TRÉSORS DE PARIS
2020
50 EURO

Edge

Plain

Comment

La Monnaie honors the city of Paris, also known as the "city of light" through its collection Trésors de Paris. It celebrates the decorations and illuminations of the Champs-Élysées during the end of year celebrations and the flame of the unknown soldier, under the Arc de Triomphe by a large flame.
The representation is a shot taken from the Place de la Concorde with the tip of the obelisk in the foreground.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

La Monnaie met à l'honneur la ville de Paris, aussi connu comme la « ville lumière » à travers sa collection Trésors de Paris. Elle fête les décoration et les illuminations des Champs-Élysées lors des célébration de fin d'années et la flamme du soldat inconnu, sous l’Arc de Triomphe par une grande flamme.
La représentation est une prise de vue faite de la place de la concorde avec en tout premier plan la pointe de l'obélisque.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris, which is known for its luxury stores, cafes, and theaters. The coin's design includes an image of the Arc de Triomphe, which is located at the western end of the avenue, and the Eiffel Tower, which is visible in the distance. The coin's silver content and detailed design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of French culture.

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