50 Euros Year of the Rat
2020 year| Gold (.999) | 7.78 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A rat in relief in the middle of the room.
Lettering: 2020 ANNÉE DU RAT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Euro Gold Coin (Year of the Rat) 2020 from France has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a rat climbing a stalk of bamboo, symbolizing agility, intelligence, and adaptability - all qualities associated with the Chinese zodiac sign of the rat. This design was created by the French artist, Joaquin Jimenez, and it's a departure from the traditional depiction of rats in Western culture, which often portray them as pests or vermin. Instead, this coin celebrates the rat's positive qualities and its significance in Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros (Year of the Rat) 2020 coin.
