200 Euro – Gothic Era (2020)

FR 200 Euro 2020 Horn of PlentyFR 200 Euro 2020 Horn of Plenty
Image source: Monnaie de Paris

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Description obverse

Features two important elements of Notre Dame and the Gothic era. Highlighted is the beauty of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral and its stained glass windows, the Lady and the Unicorn, as a major emblem of art in the 16th century, as well as the illuminating monks, who allowed this artistic movement to shine through the works and writings of the time. The denomination is placed to the upper-right of the primary design. Inscription "notre dame de paris".

Description reverse

Features a Europa Star in the centre, inspired by the Europa star logo. In the centre is the national element of the French Republic - the allegorical female figure of Marianne’s face is dressed with floating flags, with the year of issue and mintmarks appearing on the bottom of the coin. Inscriptions EUROPE GOTHIQUE and RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.

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Part of the Eurostar Programme




Reference

France. 200 Euro (Gold) 2020, Monnaie de Paris. CoCo FR-2020-0041.