10 000 Euros Napoléon Bonaparte

€335,578.00
IssuerFrance
Year2021
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value10 000 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight120 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3053
Obverse descriptionA branch of oak on the right, a branch of laurel on the left, and an ear of wheat in the center surrounded by the name of the country `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`, in front of a hexagon representing France in the background. The face value above. The engraving punches are visible on both sides of the laurel and oak branches. A beaded edge around the coin brings a touch of elegance to the coin and reminds us of old French coin designs.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering10000 euro RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
Reverse descriptionThis side features a portrait of Napoleon with his laurel wreath. Several strong symbols are present: the Legion of Honor instituted by Napoleon, the Eagle, the bees and the Austerlitz sun. 2S` is inscribed inside, commemorating the date of victory at the Battle of Austerlitz, December 2, 1805, the `S` representing the month of December.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNAPOLÉON BONAPARTE 1769-1821 2021 2 S
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2021  - Proof - 200
Catalog ID6838156390
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