Description

France by Jean Paul Gaultier 2017 50€ silver coin Corset

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 first wave in a 2 part series of colorised silver coins featuring strong French symbols.

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: 900 Silver
Weight: 41g
La France Series by Jean Paul Gaultier
Year of Issue: 2017
Mintage Limit: 25,000
Diameter: 41mm
Finish: Coloured Uncirculated

Reverse Design

The reverse depicts a hen wearing a corset with the French flag colours. In the backgroung we can see the outline of France.

Obverse Design

The obverse 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.