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 coin, the Olympic
Games mascot is doing a skateboard trick. The scene is taking place on the
promenade des Anglais which overhangs Nice beach. The buildings of the city
stand tall on the other side of the road, among them are a few palm trees. In
the background, the trees of the citadel dominate the city.
