The take-off of a P-51 Mustang is shown on the face of these coins. This aircraft was named "Contrary Mary" and belonged to Lieutenant Colonel Roy Caviness. We can make out the sun's rays hidden by a cloud in the background. Three silver coins of 10€, 20€ Piedfort and 50€ are offered in this series as well as a 50€ gold coin.
Aviation and history – concorde
Each year, the series pays tribute to two aircraft that have marked the history of aviation. In 2019, the Concorde and the P-38 are honoured.
Each year, the series pays tribute to two aircraft that have marked the history of aviation. In 2019, the Concorde and the P-38 are honoured.
The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversaries of the Concorde first flight on 2 March 1969.
The reverse, common to the series, features the profiles of two pilots, symbolising the different eras and types of use: civil and military. In the sky are several aircrafts, also representing the different eras and uses, in a tribute to the history of aviation. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse side, as is the symbol "RF".
