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50 Euros Elizabeth II
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a composition of three distinctive hats associated with key periods in the life of Queen Elizabeth II: the Imperial State Crown worn at her Coronation, symbolising her reign as sovereign; the tricorne hat worn during the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade; and a mechanic's headscarf, recalling her wartime service. In the field behind the hats, the four floral emblems of the United Kingdom are depicted: the thistle of Scotland, the rose of England, the shamrock of Ireland, and the leek of Wales. The denomination 50 EURO and the monogram RF appear as legends, along with the Monnaie de Paris privy mark, the engraver's mark of Joaquin Gimenez, Graveur Général, and the date 2026. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II based on one of her final official visits to France, rendered in a refined engraved style. Her dates of birth and death, 1926–2022, are inscribed as a legend flanking the portrait. The royal cypher of Elizabeth II serves as the dominant background motif in the field, lending a regal and commemorative character to the overall design. |
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Monnaie de Paris has issued Elizabeth II-themed gold pieces under its "Masterpieces of the World" and related prestige programs, producing coins for collectors with no circulation mandate whatsoever. These are fiscal instruments in name only — the face value bears no relationship to bullion content, and the €50 denomination exists purely as a legal formality required under French monetary law to authorize the issue.