50 Euros P-38 Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

€187,855.00
IssuerFrance
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value50 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight7.78 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2821
Obverse descriptionCommon to the series, features the profiles of two pilots, symbolising the different eras and types of use: civil and military. In the sky are several aircrafts, also representing the different eras and uses, in a tribute to the history of aviation.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF 50 euro L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE
Reverse descriptionThe P-38 Lightning is a World War II fighter designed by Lockheed. Among the many pilots of P-38 or derived, we find the French pilot-writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, which is depicted on the coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAntoine de Saint-Exupéry Lockheed P-38 F-5B1.I.O. 2019
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2019  - Proof - 250
Catalog ID8551517470
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