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The 100th anniversary of the birth of the Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the Poor

Description

The coin depicts a portrait of the Abbé Pierre, with its béret, and the logo of its foundation, with a microtext mentioning "Et les Autres?" which was its favorite motto to recall that one should never forget to help the others. The letters "RF" do appear for "République Française" together with the horn of plenty, mintmark of Monnaie de Paris on the left side, and the "fleurette", hallmark of the engraving workshop on the right side.

Subject of commemoration

The 100th anniversary of the birth of the Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the Poor

Date of issue

2012-07-01

Issuing country

France

Coin image

The 100th anniversary of the birth of the Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the Poor coin

Official Journal

C103 11.04.2012

Issuing volume

1000000