1½ Euro Polar Year
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1½ Euros 1.5 EUR = USD 1.73 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 26065 |
| References | KM# 1576 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Laurent Bonneau; 2023. Monnaies Euro françaises. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco. |
Commemorative issue
International Polar Year
Obverse
The International Polar Year logotype surrounded by the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ", the inscriptions "INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR", "- L'ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE -" and the dates "2007-2008".
In the foreground, the initials "RF", the face value "1 1/2 EURO" and the year surrounded by two different figures.
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR
2007-2008
· L'ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE ·
RF
1½
EURO
2008
Reverse
Representation of the Adélie Land. In front of it, an emperor penguin is standing and looking at his cub who is turning his head towards him. The flag of Terre Adélie is in front of them. Above, the inscription "Terre Adélie".
Lettering: TERRE ADÉLIE
Edge
Plain.
Mint
 |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
Mark
 |
Hubert Larivière, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2003-2011) |
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 | |
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3 553 | $ 90 | Proof | ||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 82
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Bullion value: USD 43.93
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Actual silver weight: 0.642 oz
Current silver price: 68.39 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katz Auction 133 Lot 1389 
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24 Jul 2024 | UNC |
USD 33.46
(EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 112 Lot 598
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10 Feb 2024 | UNC |
USD 32.31
(EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 92 Lot 621
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15 Aug 2023 | UNC |
USD 33.46
(EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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