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The art of the pen

L'art de la plume

In 2021, Monnaie de Paris inaugurated a new series around literary styles and authors who have marked the history of literature in France and abroad. Poetry, theater or novels, discover the authors celebrated by the Monnaie de Paris each year.

Emblematic coins

This series present a common reverse where we can find a pen engraved in the center of the piece accompanied by emblematic quotes of the most famous authors such as «Le mieux est l'ennemi du bien» by Voltaire, «Lasciate ogne speranza voi ch'intrate» by Dante Alighieri, “To be or not to be that is the question” by William Shakespeare or “Was mich nicht umbringt macht mich stärker” by Nietzsche.

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2026 : agatha christie

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Agatha Christie through a collection of exceptional coins dedicated to the queen of crime fiction. Part of the ‘Art of the Pen’ series, this edition pays tribute to the writer and her most iconic works. Each coin celebrates the elegance of her imagination and the timeless legacy of her legendary plots.

2025 : jules verne

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Monnaie de Paris wanted to pay tribute to one of the most emblematic writers in the history of literature, Jules Verne, by launching an exceptional collection to mark the 120th anniversary of his death. This magnificent series of pieces highlights the fascinating stories and incredible adventures of the author's tales.

2024 : Alexandre Dumas

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The Three Musketeers is undeniably Alexandre Dumas' most influential work. This captivating novel follows the adventures of D'Artagnan, an ambitious young Gascon, who travels to Paris to become a musketeer for King Louis XIII. He befriends Athos, Porthos and Aramis, three seasoned musketeers, and together they become embroiled in political intrigue, exciting duels and dangerous plots.

2024 : Luís Vaz de Camões

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Monnaie de Paris is celebrating Portuguese literature with Luiz Vaz de Camões, a 16th-century poet considered to be one of the most important literary figures in the Portuguese language. His most famous work is the poetic epic ‘The Lusiads’, which recounts the exploits of Portuguese explorers and celebrates the greatness of their nation.

2023 : Shakespeare

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Monnaie de Paris cannot celebrate theatre without mentioning William Shakespeare. 400 years after his death, Shakespeare's stories and characters are still remembered far beyond the borders of his native country.

2022 : molière

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Après la poésie célébrée en 2021, la Monnaie de Paris met en lumière le Théâtre pour le millésime 2022 en célébrant les 400 ans de la naissance de Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière.

2021 : dante alighieri

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En 1321, le poète italien Dante Alighieri s'éteint, laissant derrière lui une œuvre révolutionnaire et colossale : La Divine Comédie. 700 ans plus tard, la Monnaie de Paris met à l'honneur ce personnage incontournable de la littérature.

2021 : la fontaine

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La Monnaie de Paris inaugure cette nouvelle série autour des styles littéraires et des auteurs qui ont marqué l’histoire avec la poésie et le fabuliste Jean La Fontaine.