On the front, the center of the design features a representation of the Concorde standing opposite the Eiffel Tower, which complements it with its similar shape. The reverse highlights the most prestigious destinations served by Air France's Concorde: New York and Rio. The design shows the Concorde flying at full speed over Rio Bay and New York. The series includes collection coins and a 10 euro commemorative coin.
50th anniversary of the Concorde
The Monnaie de Paris is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Concorde's entry into service in 2026. The famous supersonic aircraft was launched on January 21, 1976, with two simultaneous flights departing from the partner countries that developed it: France and Great Britain. This collection, created in collaboration with designer Romain Hugault, immortalizes the Concorde amid its most iconic destinations: New York and Rio.
The Monnaie de Paris is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Concorde's entry into service in 2026. The famous supersonic aircraft was launched on January 21, 1976, with two simultaneous flights departing from the partner countries that developed it: France and Great Britain. This collection, created in collaboration with designer Romain Hugault, immortalizes the Concorde amid its most iconic destinations: New York and Rio.
The year the Concorde entered service, I was a 20-year-old student starting art school with my head full of ideas. At the time, what young artist wouldn't have dreamed of drawing the Concorde! This magnificent metal bird will remain a symbol of both elegance in the air and a way of life that we cannot forget. Fifty years later, its sleek lines are still in my mind and can be expressed on metal to pay tribute to this golden age.
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