Pessac Factory - 50 years

To mark the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of its factory in Pessac, la Monnaie de Paris invites you to discover the hidden side of its history through a mini medal packaged in a cardlet.

Once you've received your mini-medal, you'll be able to access exclusive content on the history and secrets of the Pessac factory. All you have to do is scan the engraving on the reverse using the Ubleam application.

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The mini medal

This drawing is a composition of different views of the Pessac building, taken from archive photos. In the center, a hexagon symbolizes France, with the number "50" at its center. Discs reminiscent of money blanks punctuate the creation in an original pattern. The reverse of this medal is the classic Monnaie de Paris reverse used on souvenir medals. The title "50 ans de Pessac" and the anniversary dates "1973-2023" are added to the crown. To celebrate Pessac's 50th anniversary and make it an exclusive object, Monnaie de Paris decided to add a "U BLEAM" engraving to the medal, giving access to exclusive content on the history and secrets of the Pessac factory...