755) "Paris, The Banks of the River Seine" ("Rivos de la Seine") : UNESCO World Heritage Site: "The Louvre Museum" ("Musee du Louvre") and Pont des Arts": Gold (200 and 50 Euro) and Silver (500, 50 and 10 Euro) Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris on 14.06.2018:
The Monnaie de Paris has issued a new Series of coins as part of its overall numismatic programme, which highlight the many sites in France which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Since 2007, the Monnaie de Paris has participated in a numismatic programme which honours various monuments in France included in this list with a series of collector coins.
From 2014, a new theme has been highlighted, which features important sites along the Banks of the Seine in Paris (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Says the UNESCO Book titled "Treasures of the World" in my personal Library about the UNESCO World Heritage Site titled "Paris, Banks of the Seine, France, inter alia:
"The banks of the Seine are studded with a succession of masterpieces. From the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, from the Place de la Concorde to the Grand and Petit Palais, the evolution of Paris and its history can be seen from the River Seine.
The Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Sainte Chapelle are architectural master-pieces while Baron Haussmann's wide squares and boulevards influenced late-nineteenth and twentieth century town planning the world over.
Paris is a river town. Ever since the first human settlements from pre-historic days and village of the Parisii tribes, the Seine has played both a defensive and an economic role. The present historic city, which developed between the sixteenth and particularly, the seventeenth centuries and the twentieth century, shows the evolution of the relationship between the river and the people: for defence, for trading, for promenades and so on.
The site and the river were gradually brought under control in a series of measures: the articulation of the two islets - Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis, with the bank; the creation of North-South thoroughfares; installations along the river course, construction of quays; and the channelling of the river.
Similarly, although the city's defensive walls have disappeared, traces of their existence can be seen in the difference in size and spacing of the buildings: these are closer together in the Marais and the Ile Saint-Louis and more open after the Louvre.
Beyond the Louvre are a number of major classic constructions laid along three perpendicular cross-river axes: Palais Bourbon, Concorde and Madeleine; Les Invalides and the Grand and Petit Palais; and the Champs de Mars, Ecole Militaire and Palais de Chaillot.
The ensemble must be regarded as a geographical and historic entity. It constitutes a remarkable example of urban riverside architecture, where the strata of history are harmoniously super-imposed.
Masterpieces along the Seine include - Notre Dame, and Sainte Chapelle, Louvre. Palais de I'Institut, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Ecole Militaire, La Monnaie, Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot".
The commemorative coins:
From 2014, a new theme has been highlighted, which features important sites along the Banks of the Seine in Paris (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Says the UNESCO Book titled "Treasures of the World" in my personal Library about the UNESCO World Heritage Site titled "Paris, Banks of the Seine, France, inter alia:
"The banks of the Seine are studded with a succession of masterpieces. From the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower, from the Place de la Concorde to the Grand and Petit Palais, the evolution of Paris and its history can be seen from the River Seine.
The Cathedral of Notre Dame and the Sainte Chapelle are architectural master-pieces while Baron Haussmann's wide squares and boulevards influenced late-nineteenth and twentieth century town planning the world over.
Paris is a river town. Ever since the first human settlements from pre-historic days and village of the Parisii tribes, the Seine has played both a defensive and an economic role. The present historic city, which developed between the sixteenth and particularly, the seventeenth centuries and the twentieth century, shows the evolution of the relationship between the river and the people: for defence, for trading, for promenades and so on.
The site and the river were gradually brought under control in a series of measures: the articulation of the two islets - Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis, with the bank; the creation of North-South thoroughfares; installations along the river course, construction of quays; and the channelling of the river.
Similarly, although the city's defensive walls have disappeared, traces of their existence can be seen in the difference in size and spacing of the buildings: these are closer together in the Marais and the Ile Saint-Louis and more open after the Louvre.
Beyond the Louvre are a number of major classic constructions laid along three perpendicular cross-river axes: Palais Bourbon, Concorde and Madeleine; Les Invalides and the Grand and Petit Palais; and the Champs de Mars, Ecole Militaire and Palais de Chaillot.
The ensemble must be regarded as a geographical and historic entity. It constitutes a remarkable example of urban riverside architecture, where the strata of history are harmoniously super-imposed.
Masterpieces along the Seine include - Notre Dame, and Sainte Chapelle, Louvre. Palais de I'Institut, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, Ecole Militaire, La Monnaie, Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot".
The commemorative coins:
The 2018 issues commemorate two places in Paris - the Louvre and the Pont des Arts along the River Seine:
Continuing the journey along the Seine, the numismatic UNESCO Commemorative Coin Series stops at the Louvre and the Pont des Arts. Both landmarks are quintessentially Parisian and conjure up a romantic vision of Paris, intertwined with history.
The Obverse and Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver coin
The Louvre Museum:
The Louvre was specially chosen for the 2018 edition of the collector coins, because Paris is honouring the inauguration of the spectacular glass structure - the Louvre Pyramid.
The Louvre is the biggest museum of Art and antiquity in the world.
The Pont des Arts:
The Pont des Arts was the first iron bridge in Paris, with an amazing view on the banks of the Seine.
The coins are issued in five variants, as under:
The Obverse of the 200 Euro Gold Coin
The Pont des Arts:
The Pont des Arts was the first iron bridge in Paris, with an amazing view on the banks of the Seine.
The coins are issued in five variants, as under:
The Obverse of the 200 Euro Gold Coin depicts familiar elements of the edifice of the Louvre Museum along with the recently added triangular glass pyramid, completed in 1989.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coin hemisphere shows the Louvre Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot Wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion of the Library, thus opening onto Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts, which occupies the second half of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" (meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
The Reverse of the 200 Euro Gold Coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "200 EURO" and the year of issue "2018" are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 200 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Gold; Weight: 31.104 grams; Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
The Obverse of the 50 Euro Gold Coin depicts familiar elements of the edifice of the Louvre Museum along with the recently added triangular glass pyramid, completed in 1989.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coinhemisphere shows the Louvre Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot Wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion of the Library, opening into the Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts, which occupies the second half of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" (meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
The Reverse of the 50 Euro Gold Coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "50 EURO" and the year of issue "2018"are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 50 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Gold; Weight: 7.78 grams; Diameter/Size: 22.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 2,000 pieces; Mint: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year: 2018.
The Obverse of the 500 Euro Silver Coin depicts familiar elements of the edifice of the Louvre Museum along with the recently added triangular glass pyramid, completed in 1989.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coin hemisphere shows the Louvre Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot Wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion of the Library, thus opening onto Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts which occupies the second half of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" (meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
The Reverse of the 500 Euro Silver coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "500 EURO" and the year of issue "2018" are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 500 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1000 grams or 1.00 kilogram; Diameter/Size: 100.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 500 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1000 grams or 1.00 kilogram; Diameter/Size: 100.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
The Obverse of the 50 Euro Silver coin
The Obverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin depicts familiar elements of the edifice of the Louvre Museum along with the recently added triangular glass pyramid, completed in 1989.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coin hemisphere shows the Louvre Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot Wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion , thus opening onto Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts which occupies the second half of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE (meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
Selected Rhodium and Gold highlights emphasise the shapes of the pyramid and the bridge on the 50 Euro and 10 Euro Silver Coins.
The Reverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin
The Reverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "50 EURO" and the year of issue "2018"are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 50 Euro; Metal Composition: .950 fineness Silver (Ag); Weight:163.8 grams; Diameter/Size: 50.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coin hemisphere shows the Louvre Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot Wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion , thus opening onto Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts which occupies the second half of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE (meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
Selected Rhodium and Gold highlights emphasise the shapes of the pyramid and the bridge on the 50 Euro and 10 Euro Silver Coins.
The Reverse of the 50 Euro Silver Coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "50 EURO" and the year of issue "2018"are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 50 Euro; Metal Composition: .950 fineness Silver (Ag); Weight:163.8 grams; Diameter/Size: 50.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 500 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
The Obverse of the10 Euro Silver coin
The Obverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin depicts familiar elements of the edifice of the Louvre Museum along with the recently added triangular glass pyramid, completed in 1989.
The inside half of the Obverse of the coin hemisphere shows the Louver Palace - the former Royal Palace. The Pavilion Richelieu is located between the Colbert Wing and the Turgot wing. This leads to the Library Pavilion of the Library, opening onto Rue de Rivoli and Place du Palais-Royal, in front of the glass pyramid.
Above these two elements is the Pont des Arts, which occupies the second haly of the coin. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE " 9meaning "Republic of France") are placed on the upper periphery and can be read if the coin is tilted 180 degrees.
Selected Rhodium and Gold highlights emphasise the shapes of the pyramid and the bridge on the 50 Euro and 10 Euro Silver Coins.
The Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin
The Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin is divided into two parts - the UNESCO logo and the face value of the coin "10 EURO" and the year of issue "2018" are shown on the left side of the coin.
The right side of this face presents an aerial view of the location of the two monuments. The two sides are joined together by the course of the River Seine across Paris.
The specifications of this coin are:
Denomination: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: .900 fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 22.2 grams; Diameter/Size: 37.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage:5,000 pieces; Minted by: Monnaie de Paris, France; Year of issue: 2018.
All variants of the coin are encapsulated and presented in a custom Monnaie de Paris presentation case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Links:
17) George Sand: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series issued during 2018 by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018
18) "Paris, The Banks of the River Seine" ("Rivos de la Seine") : UNESCO World Heritage Site: "The Louvre Museum"(Musee du Louvre") and "Pont des Arts": Gold and Silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris on 14.06.2018
All variants of the coin are encapsulated and presented in a custom Monnaie de Paris presentation case, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Links:
17) George Sand: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series issued during 2018 by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018
18) "Paris, The Banks of the River Seine" ("Rivos de la Seine") : UNESCO World Heritage Site: "The Louvre Museum"(Musee du Louvre") and "Pont des Arts": Gold and Silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris on 14.06.2018
