50 Euros - Opéra Garnier

Commemorative issue

Garnier Opera House.

Series: Treasures of Paris

Obverse

The face of the coin presents a view of the façade of the Opera Garnier. We discover one of the statues present on the building magnified by a gold deposit. A curtain half embraced is represented, on which appear notes on staves that are profiled behind the statue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OPERA GARNIER
RF

Reverse

The reverse side shows a modern view of the map of Paris and its districts represented by small pyramids.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TRESORS DE PARIS
2016
50 EURO

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: xxx/250

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Mint

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

Mark

Yves Sampo, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2011-2020)

Comments

This series offers a view of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, enhanced with gold elements. 2016 begins with the Opéra Garnier, built under Napoleon III by Charles Garnier and inaugurated in January 1875. Its main façade overlooking the Place de l'Opéra is crowned by two gilded sculptural groups by Gumery: Harmony and Poetry. The particularity of this series lies in the gold deposit on the silver denominations, highlighting one of the building's symbols.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette série propose une vue des plus beaux édifices de Paris rehaussés d’éléments en or. L’année 2016 débute avec l’Opéra Garnier construit sous Napoléon III par Charles Garnier et inauguré en janvier 1875. Sa façade principale donnant sur la place de l'Opéra est couronnée de deux groupes sculptés dorés de Gumery : l'Harmonie et la Poésie. La particularité de cette série réside dans le dépôt d'or sur les coupures en argent; mettant en valeur un des symboles de l'édifice.

See also

• Music
• Map

• 10 Euros (Opéra Garnier)
• 10 Euros (Grille de Versailles)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2016			250									Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 97

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Bullion value: USD 325.14

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Actual silver weight: 4.740 oz

Current silver price: 68.60 USD/oz (see silver price )

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