50 Euro – 75 Years of Peace In Europe (2020)

FR 50 Euro 2020 Horn of PlentyFR 50 Euro 2020 Horn of Plenty
Image source: Monnaie de Paris

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Description obverse

The flags of the allied nations of the Second World War. These flags bear heraldic codes for colours. They represent a V-shape, symbolising victory. The inscription "75 ans Victoire - Victory" appears on the right and refers to the anniversary ofthe Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Barbed wire completes the decoration andis broken in half by the V of Victory composed of the flags, a beautiful allegory marking the end of the battles.

Description reverse

Doves taking flight and passing through the V of victory. These doves are synonymous with peace. Thebird in the foreground has its wings spread out in a V-shape echoing the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. The face value 50 € , the yeardate 2020 and the monogram "RF" are also visible.




Reference

France. 50 Euro (Gold) 2020, Monnaie de Paris. CoCo FR-2020-0007.