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France by Jean Paul Gaultier 2017 Box set of twenty-four 10€ silver coins

Discover France like you’ve never seen it before. In 2017, Monnaie de Paris presents a series of Face Value Coins depicting France seen through the eyes of French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.  We present the complete set of twenty-four 10€ silver coins featuring strong French symbols representing the regions of France.

Jean-Paul Gaultier, born 24 April 1952 in Arcueil, Val-de-marne, France) is a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer. Gaultier was the creative director of Hermès from 2003 to 2010.  Jean –Paul Gaultier co-presented the popular television series Eurotrash with Antoine de Caunes.

Specifications

• Metal: 333/1000 Silver
• Weight: 408g (24×17)
• Complete La France Series by Jean Paul Gaultier
• Year of Issue: 2017
• Mintage Limit: 1500
• Diameter: 31mm
• Finish: Coloured Uncirculated

Reverse Design

The cities, the provinces or the regions are seen through the eyes of French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier

1. Paris, capitale
2. La Champagne pétillante
3. L’Auvergne volcanique
4. Lyon la lumineuse
5. La Corse, Corsica
6. Orléans la victorieuse
7. La Provence rayonnante
8. La Normandie inspirante
9. La Bretagne pêchue
10. Le pays Basque, Euskal Herria
11. Le Roussillion dansant
12. Le languedoc enchanteur
13. Paris universelle
14. La Lorraine courageuse
15. L’Alsace gourmande
16. La Bourgogne millésime
17. Les Alpes très pointues
18. Le Nord vivifiant
19. La Bretagne, Breizh
20. L’Outre-Mer étincelant
21. La Touraine royale
22. La Côte d’Azur légendaire
23. L’Aquitaine nouvelle
24. Toulouse la conquérante

Obverse Design

The reverse of this silver coin shows the face value surrounded by two branched (oak & laurel) that evoke the Euro symbol.  The entire reverse motive is framed in a hexagonal design representing the shape of France.

Packaging

Your 24 x10€ silver coin are presented on stylish & sturdy backed card with placeholders for each region.  Comes inside branded Jean Paul Gaultier cylindrical packaging with a certificate of authenticity enclosed.