50 Euros Introduction of the Euro, France

50 Euros Introduction of the Euro, France, 2003 obverse image50 Euros Introduction of the Euro, France, 2003 reverse image
50 Euros Introduction of the Euro coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    2003
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
50 Euros Introduction of the Euro Reference Price

Reference Price

$89.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Euros Introduction of the Euro Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


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.

Engraver:


Fabienne Courtiade

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Inspired by octopuses represented in Minoan art, listing in a variation of several curves the names of the twelve countries of the euro zone: «Belgium / België, Deutschland, Eire, España, France, Ellada, Italia, Luxembourg, Nederland, Österreich , Portugal, Suomi ». Distributed at the four ends of the "tentacles", the three French faces of the euro coins, and the initials "RF". The twelve stars of Europe and the face value "50 EURO" complete the composition that evokes the French uniqueness in the diversity of Europe.

Engraver:


Fabienne Courtiade

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


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

50 Euros Introduction of the Euro Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO 50 EURO RF ÖSTERREICH / BELGIQUE / BELGIE LUXEMBOURG / NEDERLAND / SUOMI PORTUGAL / DEUTSCHLAND / ESPAÑA ITALIA / FRANCE / ELLADA / EIRE

Reverse:


€ € € € € € € € € € € € EUROPA 2003

50 Euros Introduction of the Euro Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

50 Euros Introduction of the Euro sizes
  • Weight:1000 g
  • Diameter:100 mm
  • Thickness:15 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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