5 Euros Treaty of Elysée

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IssuerFrance
Year2013
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight0.5 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Fabienne Courtiade
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2092
Obverse descriptionThe goddess Europa, with her hair blowing in the wind and dotted with stars, is dressed in floating flags, reminiscent of the flags on their poles on the left of the coin. 12 circles with the sign € symbolize the 12 stars of the European flag. The word `EUROPA` on the vertical gives the series its name. The year 2013 and the different are located at the bottom center of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering50e ANNIVERSAIRE DU TRAITÉ DE L`ÉLYSÉE ÉLYSÉE VERTRAG 5 EURO 1963 - 2013
Reverse descriptionThe faces on the left are the French President, General De Gaulle, and on the right, the German Federal Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer. Their faces are both turned towards the central face value `5 EURO` and the anniversary dates `1963-2013`. Below the effigies are their respective signatures. Above their heads is inscribed in French `50e ANNIVERSAIRE DU TRAITÉ DE L`ÉLYSÉE` and below it in German `ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG` (Traité de l`Élysée). Beneath the latter are the letters `RF`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering€ € € € € € € € € € € € EUROPA 2013
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2013  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID4220364560
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