20 Euros Enlargement of the European Union

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2004
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)F. Courtiade
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1393
Obverse descriptionRepresentation of the map of the European Union, after the entry of the 10 new countries, in puzzle form and surrounded by the twelve stars of the European flag. The hallmark of the common European issues is in place of the star at 12 o`clock. Below the hallmark is the face value `20 EURO` and on the left `RF`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering20 EURO RF
Reverse descriptionPortrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms `€` in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering€ € € € € € € € € € € € EUROPA 2004
Edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2004  - Proof - 1 286
Catalog ID8125537960
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