The 10€ Silver and 200€ Gold coins are in the shape of a trapeze symbolizing a V, an unprecedented cut proposed by Monnaie de Paris. The flags of the Allied nations are represented on the face of the coins, accompanied by the inscription " 75 ans Victoire - Victory", while the coin forms a large V, symbolizing the victory of the Allies over Nazi Germany. On the reverse of the coins, we discover three doves, symbols of peace, taking flight. The foreground dove opens its V-shaped wings, echoing the victory of the allied forces.
Major landmarks in the history of humanity - 75 years of peace in europe
75 ans de la victoire de la paix
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On May 8, 1945, after more than five years of deadly fighting, the German army surrendered to the Allies, thus signing the end of the Second World War in Europe. 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Peace in Europe. An anniversary celebrated by Monnaie de Paris with a collection of new gold and silver shaped coins!
On May 8, 1945, after more than five years of deadly fighting, the German army surrendered to the Allies, thus signing the end of the Second World War in Europe. 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of Peace in Europe. An anniversary celebrated by Monnaie de Paris with a collection of new gold and silver shaped coins!
Did you know? When a piece of special shape is created, it requires special attention. If our minters usually use standard blanks, in this case, they have to cut them into large metal plates using a shape tool (for the Victory-Peace coin, a trapeze shape).
Based on many hours of research, work and typing tests, these coins once again demonstrate the know-how of our artisans. The whole issue of shape coins is the quality of the metal’s movement when striking! The fineness of the volumes and the quality of the settings are the keys to an exceptional final result. This is the first time that Monnaie de Paris offers a trapeze shaped coin.
