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20 Ecu de Saint-Etienne [42]
| Issuer | Association Numismatique du Forez |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Currency | ECU (1979-1999) |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the emblematic design of the 10th Saint-Etienne Book Festival, incorporating the coat of arms of the city of Saint-Etienne. The festival legend arcs across the upper portion of the coin, with the dates of the event inscribed below in the field. The design is executed in relief against a smooth field, in a clean commemorative style typical of French regional issues. |
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| Reverse description | A large stylised dolphin, heraldic symbol of the Forez region, dominates the central field, depicted in high relief with scaled body and outstretched tail. Twelve five-pointed stars encircle the design along the inner border, referencing the European Community symbolism. The denomination '20 ECU' is prominently displayed in large decorative lettering to the left of the dolphin, with 'DE St ETIENNE' inscribed below. The legend 'ASSOCIATION NUMISMATIQUE DU FOREZ' curves along the left rim, and the engraver's initials 'J.B' appear in the lower right field. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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