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1½ Euro Arriving at the Champs-Élysées
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Reverse description | A tightly packed peloton of cyclists, rendered in high relief, races across the foreground of the field, their helmeted figures conveying dynamic motion and athletic intensity. In the background, the Arc de Triomphe rises prominently at the upper center, flanked by the rooftops and landmarks of the Champs-Élysées. To the right, a large bicycle chain and sprocket gear are depicted in fine detail, serving as a decorative and thematic element referencing cycling mechanics. The legend CENTENAIRE DU TOUR DE FRANCE is inscribed along the right rim, reading vertically, commemorating the centenary of the race. |
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| Mintage | 2003 - Proof - 16,532 |
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This piece belongs to the Monnaie de Paris series commemorating the Tour de France centenary in 2003 — the race's 100th anniversary edition, won by Lance Armstrong for the fifth consecutive time, a result that has since been stripped following the USADA doping investigation. The 1½ euro denomination itself was an artificial creation, chosen purely to fit a commemorative pricing structure rather than any circulating monetary need.