The engraving of these coins is taken from old medals of Monnaie de Paris which brings authenticity to these coins. Some of them are octagonal, a format that is a technical feat in terms of cutting, and others are struck in high relief on each side with a patina, a novelty at Monnaie de Paris!
History of United States independence
Starting in 2020, Monnaie de Paris will retrace the history of American Independence through a collection of coins. The designs of the coins are directly inspired by historical products published by Monnaie de Paris: old medals from our archives.
Starting in 2020, Monnaie de Paris will retrace the history of American Independence through a collection of coins. The designs of the coins are directly inspired by historical products published by Monnaie de Paris: old medals from our archives.
In this collection, today's engraving workshop pays tribute to its 18th century counterparts! The difficulty lies in transcribing the volumes of old medals by transposing them onto contemporary coins, a real challenge and a symbol of our age-old know-how.
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2022 : Great seal of the United States
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Used to authenticate certain documents issued by the federal government of the United States, the seal has not been altered despite some artistic changes. This year it is featured on gold and silver coins.
2021 : washington before boston
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The victory of the American settlers led by George Washington during the siege of Boston between 1775 and 1776 is one of the major events of the Independence War of the United States. Discover the coins collection that celebrates this event.
2020 : the arrival of lafayette in boston
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2020 marks the 240th anniversary of the arrival of the Marquis de LaFayette in Boston.
2020 : the arrival of lafayette in boston
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2020 marks the 240th anniversary of the arrival of the Marquis de LaFayette in Boston.