Europa star - gothic period

The journey back in time through the ages of Europe comes to an end with the period of the Gothic art. The Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to this era with the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, the Lady and the Unicorn and monks illuminators.

Emblematic coins

The reverse side of 2020 depicts the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris and its stained glass windows, symbolizing the grandeur and beauty of Gothic architecture, the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries and a representation of a monk illuminator in the form of a stained glass window. The structure of the face, common to all the countries of the Europa Star program, presents a star, from the logo. At the heart of the face is the national element, the goddess Europa, who is dressed in flags.