Armed with a pair of
gloves and a boxing helmet, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Mascot takes a
defensive stance with a determined look.
The origins of boxing
are ancient, dating back to the end of the 7th century BC, when it was added to
the events...
Armed with a pair of
gloves and a boxing helmet, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Mascot takes a
defensive stance with a determined look.
The origins of boxing
are ancient, dating back to the end of the 7th century BC, when it was added to
the events contested at the ancient Olympic Games. A fight is conducted in
three three-minute rounds for men, and four two-minute rounds for women. The
fighter scores a point when he touches his opponent in the permitted areas, and
the winner is the boxer who scores the most points.
The Collection
Monnaie de Paris celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic Games with various innovative and new collections over several years, showcasing the sportsmen and the Olympic spirit. Collection coins, commemorative 2€, gold and silver Euro or medallions, these collections put the spotlight on the disciplines, places and icons of the Olympics.
Our craftman
THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.
THE MINTER
The first minters began to ply their trade in France when striking with a hammer appeared in the 4th century BC. Nowdays, minsters use press instead of a hammer. Their knowledge of dies, engraving and metals, and their expertise - passed seamlessly down from one generation to the next for centuries - guarantees the excellence of their work.
