Europa, The Euro Conversion Coin (1999)
Product details
| Management number | 3917639 | Release Date | 2025/08/04 | List Price | $23.97 | Model Number | 3917639 | ||
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A special edition French euro conversion coin, issued by Monnaie de Paris in 1999, designed to symbolize the parity of the euro with the French franc during the transition period.
Design and Symbolism:
The coin features a depiction of Europa, a figure from Greek mythology representing the continent of Europe, intertwined with a ribbon and the year 1999 .
Conversion Information:
The coin prominently displays the conversion rate of 1 euro to 6.55957 French francs, highlighting its purpose as a euro conversion coin .
Historical Context:
Issued prior to the physical introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 2002, this coin served as a tangible representation of the upcoming currency change in France.
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