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Algerian War Operations precious stones
| Location | France |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Weight | 31 g |
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| Obverse description | Colorized scene depicting French paratroopers in combat gear disembarking from a military helicopter in a desert landscape, referencing the Operations Pierres Précieuses (Precious Stones) of 1959–1960. The legend GUERRE D'ALGÉRIE arcs across the upper field, with the dates 1954 and 1962 flanking the right side. The inner border is decorated with a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse description | Relief map of Algeria occupying the central field, with the names of the three major regions inscribed across the northern portion and a prominent Tuareg cross (Croix d'Agadez) overlaid on the Sahara region. City locations of Alger, Oran, and Constantine are indicated by small dots, and the word SAHARA is inscribed in large letters across the lower portion of the map. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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