20 Euros Pattern

Issuer	Monnaie de Paris (for French Southern and Antarctic Lands)
Year	2004
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Composition	Copper
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Reverse description	The reverse presents a finely engraved naturalistic composition depicting an adult emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) in close profile occupying the majority of the field, its head bowed toward a downy chick rendered in detail in the lower right portion of the design. The denomination '20 €' is inscribed in bold relief to the lower left of the field. An arc of cursive lettering along the right rim reads 'protection de la faune Manchot empereur', identifying the wildlife conservation theme and the species depicted. The overall design is executed in a fluid, illustrative style characteristic of the Monnaie de Paris pattern issues of this period.
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Reverse lettering	protection de la faune Manchot empereur 20 € (Translation: wildlife protection Emperor penguin)
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