The Monnaie de Paris have unveiled a new series of coins which features one of Walt Disney Studios’ most engaging cartoon characters: Scrooge McDuck. The irrepressible duck with his affectation of a broad Scottish brogue has been part of the world of Disney now for 70 years. Initially inspired by the Charles Dickens classic novel […]
France: Famed haute couture designer Jean-Paul Gaultier lends his talents for latest gold and silver coins
The Monnaie de Paris have unveiled their newest program of gold and silver coins, with an unexpected twist—they are designed by famed clothing designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, who is widely renowned as one of the more avant-garde luminaries in the world of fashion. In “La France par Jean-Paul Gaultier,” the designs of the twenty-four €10 coins […]
France: Ever-popular figure of Marianne features on latest gold and silver collector coins
The following is a courtesy repost from Coin Update’s sister site, World Mint News Blog. The Monnaie de Paris have launched (20th January) a new set of coins that feature a modern rendition of Marianne, the female allegory of France. Since 1877, Marianne has had place of honour in official buildings throughout cities and towns of […]
France: “Treasures of Paris” coin series continues with focus on Statue of Liberty
The Monnaie de Paris have launched (20th January) a new set of coins highlighting the many treasures of the French capital, Paris. This second set of coins follows last year’s set, which featured the Palais Garnier and Institut de France. The first coin in the 2017-dated series pays special homage to one of the world’s most enduring […]
France: The Sower coupled with the exquisite Louis d’Or on latest gold and silver coins
The Monnaie de Paris have unveiled (18th January) designs for three new coins that continue their impressive and sought-after series celebrating French coinage throughout the ages. Part of the Monnaie de Paris’s 1,150th anniversary of producing national coinage for the French State, the series was launched in 2014, and the designs in it have featured well-known or […]
France: Sculptor Rodin features on stunning silver coin in ongoing “7 Arts” series
The Monnaie de Paris have announced the upcoming issue of new coins in their ongoing series entitled “The 7 Arts.” Every year, this popular series introduces an art genre, an artist, and a particular place relevant within the arts community. The first coins in the series debuted in 2013 and paid tribute to the art […]
France: Focus on “Golden Age” of Architecture for 2017 Europa Series
The Monnaie de Paris have launched (24th January) their contributions to the annual Europa Star series of coins. Issued throughout the European Union’s Eurozone member states, the Europa Star series highlights European achievements, anniversaries, and common history or cultural ties. This year’s theme for the Europa series is “The age of Iron and Glass,” which is […]
France: The World’s Most Famous Mouse “Through the Ages” on New Gold and Silver Euro Coins
On October 7, the Monnaie de Paris launched a new set of coins that pays tribute to the world’s most famous cartoon mouse. The five-coin series highlights the evolution of the lovable, big-hearted character’s portrayal from the time he first graced the silver screen nearly 90 years ago. (For more on Mickey and friends, scroll down […]
France Marks Centennial Anniversary of Mitterand’s Birth on Latest €2 Coin
The Monnaie de Paris has announced (June 22) the issue of a new commemorative coin marking the centennial anniversary of the birth of Francois Mitterand (1916 – 1996), remembered in France for being the country’s longest serving president of the Fifth Republic, as well as for being the first president elected from the Socialist party. […]
“Women of France” Series Continues With Gold and Silver Coins Featuring Queen Matilda
The Monnaie de Paris has launched (June 7) the latest set of coins in its “Women of France” series, which highlights prominent women who have shaped the history and culture of France. The new coins feature Matilda of Flanders (1031 – 1083), wife of William the Conqueror, who was a capable administrator with a public […]
