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| Location | France |
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| Year | 2003-2005 |
| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | A large detailed relief depiction of a scarab beetle occupies the central field, shown from above with legs and horns clearly rendered. The legend 'micropolis' curves along the upper border and 'la cité des insectes' along the lower border, both separated from the central design by a raised inner ring decorated with circular dot motifs. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the Monnaie de Paris building in relief at the center within a heptagonal frame surrounded by twelve stars. The legend 'COLLECTION NATIONALE' curves along the upper border and 'MÉDAILLE OFFICIELLE' along the lower border, with the dates 2003 and 2005 flanking the central device, and 'EDITION LIMITEE' inscribed above and below the star arrangement. |
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| Reverse lettering | COLLECTION NATIONALE MÉDAILLE OFFICIELLE MONNAIE DE PARIS EDITION LIMITEE |
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