20 Euros Spitfire

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2020
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Euros (20 EUR)
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight44.40 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionTwo pilot profiles symbolizing different eras and types of use - civil and military. Numerous aircraft are depicted in the sky, also marking different eras and uses, a tribute to the history of the airplane. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse, along with the `RF` symbol.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF 20 EURO L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE
Reverse descriptionTwo supermarine spitfire aircraft decisive in the battle of Britain in 1940.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUPERMARINE SPITFIRE 80 ANS DE LA BATAILLE D`ANGLETERRE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN 2020
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2020  - Proof - 1 500
Catalog ID6966652270
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