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| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a three-quarter view of the French helicopter carrier Jeanne d'Arc (R97) underway at sea, rendered in fine relief against a stylized background incorporating circular radar or compass motifs. To the upper left, a circular cartouche bears the ship's heraldic badge featuring two fleurs-de-lis and the inscription 'PORTE-HELICOPTERES JEANNE D'ARC' around the border. The name 'LA JEANNE D'ARC' appears in bold incuse lettering to the upper right of the field. The Republican monogram 'RF' (République Française) is prominently displayed within a segmented arc at the lower center of the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a panoramic frieze of notable French naval vessels rendered in low relief across the lower half of the field, including a modern warship, a tall ship with masts, and a submarine, evoking the breadth of French maritime heritage. The denomination '50 EURO' is displayed in large bold numerals within a recessed rectangular frame dominating the upper portion of the design. The curved legend 'LES GRANDS NAVIRES FRANÇAIS' arches along the upper rim. In the lower field, a pair of large anchor chain links is depicted in relief, with the date '2012' inscribed between them at the base. |
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