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20 Euros Avignon
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a stylized map of France surrounded by vignettes of celebrated historical monuments representing diverse architectural styles from across the country. The national motto LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ is inscribed in the upper field, flanking the map, with the denomination 20 EURO appearing to the right and the legend LES MONUMENTS DE FRANCE along the lower portion. The monogram RF for République Française, the date 2004, and the mint marks of the Monnaie de Paris appear in the lower field completing the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a panoramic cityscape of Avignon rendered in relief against a stippled sky field. In the foreground, the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon) with its distinctive stone arches spans the lower field, while the imposing Gothic towers and battlements of the Palais des Papes dominate the centre and left middle ground. To the right, a papal coat of arms surmounted by a tiara and keys is depicted in bold relief, referencing Avignon's historic role as the seat of the papacy. The curved legend AVIGNON ET LE PALAIS DES PAPES is inscribed along the lower arc of the coin. |
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