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1 euro - Monnaie de Paris - Thomas Cook Bankers France
| Issuer | Thomas Cook Bankers France |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | A stylized relief map of the European Union occupies the central field, depicting the outlines of member states with a textured surface. The denomination '1 EURO' appears in large raised lettering across the center of the map. A ring of twelve five-pointed stars, referencing the European Union emblem, borders the upper left periphery of the field. The legend 'DE THOMAS COOK BANKERS FRANCE' is inscribed along the lower rim in curved Latin lettering. |
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| Obverse lettering | 1 EURO DE THOMAS COOK BANKERS FRANCE |
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Thomas Cook Bankers France issued a series of euro-denominated tokens in 1998, ahead of the single currency's 1999 launch, as promotional pieces tied to pre-conversion currency exchange services. These were not legal tender in any jurisdiction — they circulated as novelty instruments and marketing tools during the transitional hype surrounding EMU adoption. The Monnaie de Paris struck them under commercial contract, a sideline the mint had long used to offset production costs.