20 Euros Louisiana Purchase

€16,324.00
IssuerFrance
Year2003
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#1337
Obverse descriptionIn the center of the piece is a map of the United States representing New France. On the left is Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and on the right is Napoleon 1st, Emperor of the French. At the top of the coin is the motto of the republic, and at the bottom the value of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLIBERTÉ - EGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ RF Bicentenaire de la Cession de la Louisiane aux Etats-Unis euro 20
Reverse descriptionThe piece depicts a trumpeter who is a symbol of Louisiana.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering30 Avril 1803 2003
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2003  - Proof - 761
Catalog ID2615532850
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