Throughout
this collection, Monnaie de Paris bring together symbols of the Games and of
France to immortalise their encounter.
2024 marks the arrival of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in France. It was obvious for Monnaie de Paris to highlight them once again through their representatives: the mascots. These fun and friendly little Phrygian hats are already familiar to the French and embody the spirits of the Games. This year, they symbolise the Games as they arrive and spread throughout France. A perfect reason to showcase the natural and architectural heritage that make the country beautiful.
On this cooin, proudly camped on the Place Bellecour in Lyon, the Olympic Games mascot shows off its strength by bulging its biceps. Next to it is the statue of the famous square. It depicts Louis XIV on horseback. In the background, the buildings surrounding the square are dominated by the summit of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. A hot-air balloon floats in the sky.