| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 1 1/2 Euro |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1576 |
| Obverse description | The International Polar Year logotype surrounded by the motto `LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ`, the inscriptions `INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR`, `- L`ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE -` and the dates `2007-2008`. In the foreground, the initials `RF`, the face value `1 1/2 EURO` and the year surrounded by two different figures. |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR 2007-2008 · L`ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE · RF 11/2 EURO 2008 |
| Reverse description | Representation of the Adélie Land. In front of it, an emperor penguin is standing and looking at his cub who is turning his head towards him. The flag of Terre Adélie is in front of them. Above, the inscription `Terre Adélie`. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | TERRE ADÉLIE |
| Edge | Plain. |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2008 - Proof - 3 553 |
| Catalog ID | 6729462940 |
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