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50 Euros Orsay and Petit Palais, silver
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Obverse description | The upper portion of the obverse features the distinctive arched ironwork and the monumental clock of the Musée d'Orsay, rendered in fine relief. The lower portion depicts the classical stone facade of the Petit Palais, with its ornate colonnaded entrance. The legend RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE appears in the field, identifying the issuing state. The composition presents both Parisian landmark institutions in a single unified design, emphasizing their architectural grandeur. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is divided into two zones by the sinuous course of the Seine River rendered across the full width of the design. The left zone bears the face value, the UNESCO World Heritage emblem, and the year of issue. The right zone displays a detailed cartographic representation of central Paris, with the locations of the Musée d'Orsay and the Petit Palais marked to indicate their proximity along the riverbanks. Inscriptions identify the UNESCO designation of the Paris riverbanks and name both monuments. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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