20 Euros Charles Lindbergh

Features

Issuer	France
Period	Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2002
Value	20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 23
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Gold (.920)
Weight	17 g
Diameter	31 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 121028
References	KM# 1984 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Gad Euro# C20 Laurent Bonneau; 2023. Monnaies Euro françaises. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.

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Commemorative issue

75th Anniversary of the first transatlantic flight of Charles Lindbergh

Obverse

Representation of the coasts of the English Channel and Brittany where is engraved "PARIS 22H22 21 MAY 1927" which are the place, date and time of landing and also the year "2002". The portrait of the aviator Charles Lindbergh, the face value "20 EURO" and the mint marks are in the center of the coin. The name of the state "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and the motto "LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ" at the upper edge of the scroll. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Représentation des côtes de la Manche et de la Bretagne où est gravé "PARIS 22H22 21 MAI 1927." qui sont le lieu, date et heure d'atterrissage et aussi le millésime "2002". Le portrait de l'aviateur Charles Lindbergh, la valeur faciale "20 EURO" et les marques d'atelier se trouvent au centre de la pièce. Le nom de l'état "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" et la devise "LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ" au bord supérieur du listel.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
LIBERTÉ-FRATERNITÉ-ÉGALITÉ
20 EURO
C. LINDBERGH
PARIS 22H22
21 MAI 1927.
2002

Reverse

Representation of the coasts of North America on which the inscriptions "NEW YORK 7:52 AM MAY 20 1927" place, hour and date of the departure and "α 2002". In the center representation of the plane of Lindberg with the inscription "Spirit of St.Louis", name of the plane used for this voyage. Below the mention "75th ANNIVERSARY". Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW YORK
7:52 AM
MAY 20
1927
α 2002
75e ANNIVERSAIRE
Spirit of St.Louis

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Gérard Buquoy, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2000-2002)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2002			1 000									Proof

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Bullion value: USD 2184.55 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 0.503 oz

Current gold price: 4344.45 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 28 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65193 Lot 98104	28 Sep 2025	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 2280.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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