Medal - Channel Tunnel First Junction

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1990
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight31 g
Diameter41 mm
Thickness3.5 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
PeriodFifth Republic (1958-date)
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Obverse descriptionTwo hands symbolizing `the meeting` on a background of maps of the French and British coasts.
Obverse lettering1990 PREMIERE JONCTION FIRST JUNCTION 1990
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the tunnel on a background of French and British flags
Reverse letteringTUNNEL SOUS LA MANCHE CHANNEL TUNNEL
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1990  - - 50 000
Catalog ID5820266290
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