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| Location | France |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Reference(s) | JTC#FR24-3236 |
| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a stylized relief map of the Dordogne and Périgord region of France, with two overlapping circular devices bearing the legends 'LASCAUX' and 'ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA DÉCOUVERTE'. The design commemorates the 80th anniversary of the discovery of the Lascaux cave paintings, with place names including 'PÉRIGORD' inscribed in the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | LASCAUX • PÉRIGORD • ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA DÉCOUVERTE |
| Reverse description | The standard Monnaie de Paris tourist token reverse features stylized prehistoric cave art motifs — including dotted animal silhouettes reminiscent of Lascaux cave paintings — surrounding a central circular cartouche bearing the Monnaie de Paris building logo and the legend 'MONNAIE DE PARIS'. The outer legend reads 'MADE IN FRANCE • FRAPPÉ EN FRANCE' with the date '2020' at the base. |
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