A magic wand with a volute of stars and a world of objects related to the tales of European children. The face value `1 1/2 €`, the marks of the monetary workshop and the motto `LIBERTÉ EQUALITY FRATERNITY`, are at the center of the coin. Below the vintage `2002`, `RF` the name of the issuing state of the French Republic, and the famous beginning of children`s tales `IT WAS ONCE ...`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
11/2 €
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
IL ÉTAIT UNE FOIS ...
RF
2002
Reverse description
Snow White is a children`s tale created by the Grimm brothers in 1812. The name of the tale is written at the very top of the piece `SNOW WHITE`. In the center from left to right, the representation of Colorized Snow White, the 7 dwarves around Sleeping Snow White and the portrait of the witch holding a poisoned apple. Further below, a mirror and a crown with the Greek letter alpha `α` and inside the year `2002`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
BLANCHE-NEIGE
α 2002
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)