Part of Monnaie de Paris's annual Disney collaboration series, this piece belongs to a sub-series pairing Mickey Mouse with iconic French landscapes and natural phenomena. The volcanic theme references the Auvergne region's Chaîne des Puys, a dormant volcanic field designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018 — the same year this coin was issued. The timing was deliberate; Monnaie de Paris coordinated the release with the UNESCO designation.
Billon at .333 fineness sits at the low end of silver content for commemorative issues, a composition choice that kept the retail price accessible for a series aimed partly at collector-tourists.
Part of Monnaie de Paris's annual Disney collaboration series, this piece belongs to a sub-series pairing Mickey Mouse with iconic French landscapes and natural phenomena. The volcanic theme references the Auvergne region's Chaîne des Puys, a dormant volcanic field designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018 — the same year this coin was issued. The timing was deliberate; Monnaie de Paris coordinated the release with the UNESCO designation.
Billon at .333 fineness sits at the low end of silver content for commemorative issues, a composition choice that kept the retail price accessible for a series aimed partly at collector-tourists.