20 Euros Charles Lindbergh

€121,028.00
IssuerFrance
Year2002
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value20 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1984
Obverse descriptionRepresentation of the coasts of the English Channel and Brittany where is engraved `PARIS 22H22 21 MAY 1927` which are the place, date and time of landing and also the year `2002`. The portrait of the aviator Charles Lindbergh, the face value `20 EURO` and the mint marks are in the center of the coin. The name of the state `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` and the motto `LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ` at the upper edge of the scroll.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ 20 EURO C. LINDBERGH PARIS 22H22 21 MAI 1927. 2002
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the coasts of North America on which the inscriptions `NEW YORK 7:52 AM MAY 20 1927` place, hour and date of the departure and `α 2002`. In the center representation of the plane of Lindberg with the inscription `Spirit of St.Louis`, name of the plane used for this voyage. Below the mention `75th ANNIVERSARY`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNEW YORK 7:52 AM MAY 20 1927 α 2002 75e ANNIVERSAIRE Spirit of St.Louis
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2002  - Proof - 1 000
Catalog ID6451277950
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