French Excellence: Boucheron
French Excellence: Boucheron
Monnaie of Paris collaborates with a French house and creates every year a unique series inspired by two traditions of fine French craftsmanship. In 2018, Monnaie of Paris celebrates Boucheron, the most contemporary of the jewellers since 160 years.
This series shows a triumphant nature by highlighting the ivy climbing the famous column at Place Vendôme. Iconic place for watch and jewelry makers, Boucheron has been the first one to open its boutique there.
This series shows a triumphant nature by highlighting the ivy climbing the famous column at Place Vendôme. Iconic place for watch and jewelry makers, Boucheron has been the first one to open its boutique there.
THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN METAL...
THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN METAL...
To better transcribe the jeweller universe, Joaquin Jimenez, Artistic Director of Monnaie de Paris, became imbued with the history, the identity and the creations of Boucheron.
... AND HIGH JEWELLERY
... AND HIGH JEWELLERY
Among the strong items used to create the emotion, we can find some key symbols of the jewel maker.
The Place Vendôme with the famous column at the centre, also on the logo of the Maison, the ivy, inspiration for Boucheron since the beginning and the cobblestones represented by the iconic design of the "Clou de Paris".
The Place Vendôme with the famous column at the centre, also on the logo of the Maison, the ivy, inspiration for Boucheron since the beginning and the cobblestones represented by the iconic design of the "Clou de Paris".
UNIQUE COINS FINELY CHISELLED
UNIQUE COINS FINELY CHISELLED
10€ Silver and 200€ Gold coins are made in ivy leaf shape. The obverse of these two coins shows the close-up of the ivy leaf thanks to the view of the ribs beautifying by little diamonds between these ones.
ODE TO TRIUMPHANT NATURE
ODE TO TRIUMPHANT NATURE
The reverse of these coins shows the Vendôme Place highlighting the famous column embellishing this square. The ivy, symbol of triumphant nature, climbs onto the Vendôme column by wrapping around this one.
THE SILVER MEDAL
THE SILVER MEDAL
As the 500€ gold, 50€ gold and 50€ silver coins, the Boucheron medal is round with an emerald shape. This medal also highlights the triumphant nature viewable on the Place Vendôme. On the obverse, the logo of Maison Boucheron is surrounded by ivy leaves on the high central part of the coin. On the reverse, the age of the Maison is written: 160 years.
THE GOLD KILO, AN EXCEPTIONAL COIN
THE GOLD KILO, AN EXCEPTIONAL COIN
This coin of one Kilo Gold is struck in only 11 pieces.
Entirely hand-engraved, the coin is full of finer details. The reverse offers a birds-eye view on the Place Vendôme and its stunning mansions signed by the architect Mansart. On the obverse, we can find the Vendôme column, nicely rolled by ivy, showing at the background the historic building of the Maison Boucheron.
Entirely hand-engraved, the coin is full of finer details. The reverse offers a birds-eye view on the Place Vendôme and its stunning mansions signed by the architect Mansart. On the obverse, we can find the Vendôme column, nicely rolled by ivy, showing at the background the historic building of the Maison Boucheron.
