100 Euro – Charles de Gaulle (2020)

FR 100 Euro 2020 Horn of PlentyFR 100 Euro 2020 Horn of Plenty
Image source: Monnaie de Paris

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Description obverse

Represents Charles de Gaulle thanks to two engravings of his profile. These two engravings commemorate two important aspects of his life: his military and his political career. The Lorraine cross, representing the freedom and unification of France, also appears on the obverse of the coin. This cross was directly associated with General de Gaulle and was also erected at his memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. Inscriptions ‘Charles de Gaulle’, RF and dates 1890/1970/2020.

Description reverse

In the centre denomination 100 EURO, above an olive branch, below an oak branch, inscription RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. Whole surrounded by multiple hexagons.




Reference

France. 100 Euro (Silver) 2020, Monnaie de Paris. CoCo FR-2020-0051.