715) The Baroque & Rococo Era in France: The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo Element of the Palace of Versailles, Philosopher Voltaire & the Dancing King, representing Louis XIV: "The Baroque and Rococo Periods" (Theme of 2018 issues) "Europa Coin Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme" depicted on 4 Gold and 2 Silver coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris in 2018:

715) The Baroque & Rococo Era in France: The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo Element of the Palace of Versailles, Philosopher Voltaire & the Dancing King, representing Louis XIV: "The Baroque and Rococo Periods" (Theme of 2018 issues)  "Europa Coin Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme"  depicted on 4 Gold and 2 Silver coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris in 2018:

For posts on the Eurostar Coin programme, please visit the following links:

1) Europa Coin Programme: A series of six coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) with the theme "The Age of Iron & Glass" in January 2017

2) The Golden Age of Finnish Art: A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the Mit of Finland with the theme "The Age of Iron And Glass" on 20.02.2017

3) Baptism of Christ: 50 Euro Gold and 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Central Bank of Malta on the theme "Baroque and Rococo Art" on 14.03.2018

4) The "Baroque & Rococo Era" in France : Coins feature, The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo elements of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King Louis XIV in gold & silver coins issued during 2018, under the "Europa Coin Programme"

The Monnaie de Paris has issued Gold and Silver coins under the "Europa Coin Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme" in 2018 with the theme "Baroque and Rococo Era in France".

The Reverse of the 500 Euro Gold Coin shown against a portrait of Voltaire, the Hall of Mirrors and the dancing King Louis XIV. The Coin is titled "EUROPA STAR -  Age of Baroque and Rococo"

The Europa Coin Programme:

The Europa Coin Programme is an initiative dedicated to issuing collector coins in precious metals which celebrate European identity.

Coins issued under this series are issued by the European Union's Eurozone member States and the issuing authorities of European Union member States and the issuing authorities of European Union member countries voluntarily contribute coins to the Europa Coin Programme. 

The Europa Star Series highlights European achievements, anniversaries and common history or cultural ties.

Several countries have taken part in this programme, since its inception in 2004.

Some coins are denominated in Euros, while others are denominated in other currencies. These coins are all legal tender.

The Euro Star logo:

                                            The Eurostar logo

The Eurostar logo is the special mark used on these coins which signify that they have been issued under the "Euro Coin Programme". The design of the logo is a stylised combination of an "E" (often used to symbolise a member nation, for example on the EU Flag).

It is a requirement that the coins must show the Eurostar distinctly and visibly to the naked eye, but not be integral to the coin's design.

Other standard features for coins issued under the programme:

a) The coins should be at least .900 fine silver or gold and be of Proof quality.

b) The coins should be approx. "crown-sized" which allows for national traditions and customs.

c) The coins must show the Eurostar logo distinctly.

The themes over the past years for the Eurostar Programme coin issues:

2004 - EU Enlargement

2005 - Peace and Freedom

2006 - Distinguished European figures

2007 - European Realisation

2008 - Cultural Heritage

2009 - European Heritage

2010 - European Architecture

2011 - European Explorers

2012 - European Visual Arts

2013 - European Writers

2014 - European Composers

2015 - Anniversary of the UNO

2016 - The Ages of Europe

2017 - The Age of Iron and Glass

2018 - Baroque and Rococo Periods

The coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris under the "Baroque & Rococo Period" Theme of "Europa Coin Programme" - 2018:

These coins symbolise the "Baroque & Rococo era" in France.

The Reverse of the 500 Euro Gold Coin evokes the "Baroque & Rococo era in France through three main elements - The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the dancing King representing Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

The Obverse of the 500 Euro Gold Coin is common to the Europa Star Series and carries the name of the theme of the coins selected for 2018 - "EUROPE BAROQUE & ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", with Lady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the 13stars of the European Union and the French flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris Mint.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denomination/Face Value: 5 Oz or 500 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Fine Gold (Au/Or); Diameter: 50.0 mm; Year of issue: 2018; Weight: 155.5 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 99 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.

              The Obverse and Reverse faces of the 200 Euro coin

The Reverse of the 200 Euro Gold Coin evokes the "Baroque & Rococo era" in France. through three main elements - The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King. representing Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

The Obverse of the 200 Euro Gold Coin is common to the Europa Star Series and carries the theme of the coins selected for 2018 - "EUROPE BAROQUE & ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", with Lady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the stars of the European Union and the French flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris Mint.

The specifications of  the coin are:
Denomination/Face Value: 1 Oz. or 200 Euro;  Metal Composition: .999 Fine Gold (Au/Or); Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Year of issue: 2018; Weight: 31.104 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.

         The Obverse and Reverse faces of the 50 Euro Gold Coin

The Reverse of the 50 Euro Gold Coin evokes the "Baroque & Rococo"  era in France through three main elements: The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King, representing Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

The Obverse of the 50 Euro Gold Coin is common to the Europa Star Series and carries the theme of the coins selected for 2018 - "EUROPE BAROQUE & ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", withLady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the 13 stars of the European Union and the French Flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris Mint.

The specifications of the coin are:

Denomination/Face value: 1/4 Oz. or 50 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Fine Gold (Au/Or); Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Year of issue: 2018; Weight: 7.780 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.

              The Obverse and Reverse faces of the 5 Euro Gold coin

The Reverse of the 5 Euro Gold Coin evokes the Baroque & Rococo era in France through three main elements: The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King, representing Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

The Obverse of the 5 Euro Gold Coin  is common to the Europe Star Series and carries the theme of the coins selected for 2018 "EUROPE BARAQUE & ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", with Lady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the 13 stars of the European Union and the French Flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris Mint.

The specifications of the coin are:

Denomination: 5 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Fine Gold (Au/Or); Diameter/Size: 11.0 mm; Year of issue: 2018; Weight: 0.5 grams;  Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.

The Obverse and Reverse designs of the 50 Euro Silver coin

The Reverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin evokes the Baroque & Rococo era in France through three main elements: The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King, representing King Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

A selective gold plating enhances the image of the Sun King.

The Obverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin is common to the Europa Star Series and carries the theme of the coins selected for 2018 - "EUROPE BAROQUE & ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE", with Lady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the 13 stars of the European Union and the French Flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris Mint.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denomination: 50 Euro; Metal Composition: .959 Fine Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 50.0 mm; Year of Issue: 2018; Weight: 163.80 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.

           The Obverse and Reverse of the 10 Euro silver coin

The Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver coin evokes the Baroque & Rococo era in France through three main elements : The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo element of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the dancing King, representing Louis XIV in a dancer's suit.

A selective gold plating enhances the image of the "Sun King".

The Obverse of the 10 Euro Gold Coin is common to the Europa Star Series and carries the theme of the coins selected for 2018 - "EUROPE BAROQUE &ROCOCO". In the centre is the name of the issuing country "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" with Lady Liberty - Marianne - featuring in portrait along with the 13 stars of the European Union and the French Flag. The Eurostar logo is at the bottom periphery alongside which is the Cornucopia (horn of plenty) mint mark of the Paris mint.

The specifications of this coin are:

Denomination/Face value: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: .900 Fine Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Year of issue: 2018; Weight: 22.2 grams; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage:  10,000 pieces  ; Mint: Monnaie de Paris.





Links:

 1) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009

2) Honouring Charles Eduord Jeanneret popularly known as Le Corbusieur, the French architect who built the modern city of Chandigarh & several other projects: A 10 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank 

3) Fort St. George Museum, Chennai (Part iii): i) Indo-Danish coins ii) Indo-Dutch coins iii) Indo-French coins iv) Indo-Portuguese coins 

4) a) Central Bank of West African States issues: the "Franc African Financial Community" (FCFA) b) Bank of Central African States issues : the "Franc Financial Cooperation in Central Africa (FFCCA)

5) French Indo-China issues: A silver one Paistre coin issued in 1895 

6) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas Territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica: The Institut d'emission d'outre-Mer (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu)  

 7) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia (or Nouvelle-Caledonie in French) - the CFP Franc

8) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part I): A one Crown Commemorative Coin issued by the Ascension Island 

9) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part II) : coins commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo: 1) A 5 GBP coin issued by the Royal Mint UK: 2) A "Drie Landen Zilverset" issued by the Royal Dutch Mint - which includes coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK 

 10) Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc or "The Maid of Orleans" or "La Pucelle": 200 & 50 Euro gold coins and 10 Euro Silver coins issued by Monnaie de Paris in July 2016

11) i)"Europa Coin Programme" or the Eurostar Programme ii) Monnaie de Paris has issued a series of six coins with the theme "The Age of Iron & Glass" in January 2017

12) 100th Anniversary of Auguste Rodin's passing away commemorated with gold and silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris under its on-going "The 7 Arts" Coin Series

 13) Statue of Liberty, Paris, France: "Treasures of Paris": Coin series issued by Monnaie de Paris on 20.01.2017

14) Marianne (or Liberty): "The Trilogy": A set of Euro denominated coins in Gold and silver brought out by Monnaie de Paris in January 2017 

15) Dakota Aircraft & the Berlin Airlift: Latest coins in the "L'Aviation Historie" ("Aviation and History) Coin Series issued in 2018 by the Paris Mint:

16) The "Baroque & Rococo Era" in France : Coins feature, The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo elements of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King Louis XIV in gold & silver coins issued during 2018, under the "Europa Coin Programme"