2624) The Oak, the Laurel, the Wheat, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "Natures of France ("Natures de France") - Trilogy Coin Series": A 10,000€ Gold Proof Coin (and Silver Coins) issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) showcasing the three Natural Symbols of France: Date of Coin issue: 2022:
The Collection:
Since 2019, Monnaie de Paris honours and revisits the natural symbols of French coinage.
The objective of this "Institutional Gold and Silver Euros Coin Series" is to highlight a strong numismatic symbol.
Natures of France - Trilogy:
For the next three years, Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has chosen to highlight three natural symbols whose engravings have shaped the French Monetary landscape - the Oak, the Laurel and the Wheat.
This exceptional €10,000 gold coin elegantly combines the three natural numismatic essences of the collection.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the €10,000 exceptional gold coin elegantly combines the three natural numismatic essences of the collection.
The strength and longevity of the oak tree rubs shoulders with the perseverance and glory of the laurel and the wealth and abundance of the wheat.
Here they are engraved for eternity, the conclusion of the "Natures de France" series.
The upper part of the Coin is surrounded by the motto of the French Republic: "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité".
A beaded outline of the coin brings a touch of elegance to the coin and reminds us of the old graphics of French coins.
French Facts: Symbols of the Republic:
A legacy of the Age of Enlightenment, the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" first appeared during the French Revolution.
Although it was often called into question, it finally established itself under the Third Republic. It was written into the 1958 Constitution and is presently part of the French national heritage.
Linked by François Fénelon at the end of the 17th Century, the notions of "liberty", "equality" and "fraternity" became more widespread during the Age of Enlightenment.
At the time of the French Revolution, "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" was one of the many mottos in use.
In a 12/1790 speech on the organisation of the National Guards, Maximilien Robespierre advocated that the words "The French People" and "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" be written on uniforms and flags, but his proposal was rejected.
From 1793 onwards, Parisians, soon to be imitated by the inhabitants of other cities, painted the following words on the façades of their houses: "Unity, indivisibility of the Republic; liberty, equality or death". But they were soon asked to erase the phrase’s final part as it was too closely associated with the Reign of Terror.
This motto fell into disuse under the Empire, like many revolutionary symbols.
It reappeared during the Revolution of 1848 marked with a religious dimension - priests celebrated the "Christ-Fraternité" and blessed the trees of liberty that were planted at the time.
When the Constitution of 1848 was drafted, the motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" was defined as a "principle" of the Republic.
Discarded under the Second Empire, this motto finally established itself under the Third Republic.
This motto was inscribed again on the pediments of public buildings on the occasion of the celebration of 14.07.1880.
It appears in the constitutions of 1946 and 1958 and is today an integral part of French national heritage. It is found on items used by the general public such as coins and postage stamps.
The Obverse of the €10,000 exceptional Gold Coin is common to the entire Series.
It presents the three symbols of nature used in this collection - the Oak, the Laurel and the Wheat.
A Hexagon is inserted in the design, representing France. The laurel branch on the left and the oak branch on the right adorn this hexagon.
The ear of wheat is in the center of the Obverse.
This face is crowned by the face value "10,000 Euro" and surrounded by the name of the issuing country - "République Française" ("Republic of France").
The engraving marks are visible on both sides of the stem of the laurel and oak branches. A beaded outline of the coin brings a touch of elegance to the latter and recalls the old graphics of French coins.
The specifications of the €10,000 Gold Coin are:
Name of the Country: Republic of France ("Republique Francaise"), Year of issue: 2022; Coin Series Theme: "Natures of France - Trilogy - the Oak, the laurel and Wheat"; Coin Denomination: €10,000 (Ten Thousand Euro); Metal Composition:.999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 100 grams; Diameter/Size: 50.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 200 pieces.
For other interesting posts on honouring the work done for the blind/visually impaired persons please visit the following links:
1) A tour of Pune's Blind School and interaction with the students - a short story
2) A two-Rupee coin issued by the Indian Mints honouring Louis Braille on the occasion of his 200th Birth Anniversary in 2009 and a brief report on the Braille system
6) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009
Links to other posts in Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:
Rajan Trikha has commented:
ReplyDelete"Nice informative post 👍".
Thank you so much Trikha sahab.
DeleteRaj Kumar Srivastava has commented:
ReplyDelete"Great 👍🏻"
Thank you so much, Raj.
Delete