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Monnaie de Paris Tourist Token - Chartres Cathédrale - Labyrinthe

Location France
Year 2016
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Weight 15.8 g
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Obverse description Detailed view of Chartres Cathedral in high relief, with its iconic twin spires dominating the skyline. Overlaid in the upper left field is a large circular device depicting the famous labyrinth (labyrinthe) of the cathedral floor. The legend arcs around the upper portion reading 'CATHEDRALE' at left and 'XIIe - XVIe siècle' at right, with 'CHARTRES' along the lower exergue.
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Reverse description The reverse features a large stylized numeral '20' spanning the field, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Monnaie de Paris tourist medal series (1996–2016). Within the right portion of the '0' is a circular cartouche bordered by stars, enclosing a depiction of the Monnaie de Paris building facade with the legend 'MONNAIE DE PARIS' and the year '2016' below. The surrounding legend reads 'LA MÉDAILLE TOURISTIQUE FÊTE SES' and 'ANS'.
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