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Olympic Games Paris 2024

Description

Since 1896, date of their "creation" by Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic Games of the modern era have been an unprecedented human gathering that has never ceased except during world conflicts. After passing through Brazil and Japan in the last two editions, the Summer Olympics are returning to Europe and this event with strong international resonance takes over the city of Paris a century after the games of 1924.
On the occasion of the countdown to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, Monnaie de Paris wishes to celebrate the road to the games through a mix of Paris and the French numismatic heritage. The intensity thus gradually rises during the years preceding the event.
The design represents Marianne, national figure and icon of French numismatics, running in an "old" way in reference to the Olympic Games of the Ancient Era. Its silhouette blends with the Eiffel Tower, a key element of Parisian heritage, to form a common axis with the Iron Lady. In the background, an athletics track in which the emblem of Paris 2024 is inserted on the left side, is depicted. The year date, the mention RF and the mintmarks are inserted under the arch of the tower.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Subject of commemoration

Olympic Games Paris 2024

Date of issue

2021-09-30

Issuing country

France

Coin image

Olympic Games Paris 2024

Official Journal

2021/C 470/07

Issuing volume

510000