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Mintage
75000
Millésime
2026
Valeur faciale
2€
First published in France in 1946, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince is much more than a children's story: it is
a universal work that spans generations, celebrating poetry, friendship and wonder at the world. Translated into 627
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The Little Prince - The desert 2€ commemorative coin Brilliant Uncirculated quality yeardate 2026
€12.00
Description
First published in France in 1946, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince is much more than a children's story: it is
a universal work that spans generations, celebrating poetry, friendship and wonder at the world. Translated into 627
languages and dialects, this timeless story has become one of the most widely read and translated booksin the world.
Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint Exupéry, The Little Prince was first published in 1943 in New York in English
and French, before being released in France in 1946 by Gallimard, where it became a bestseller, selling over 15 million
copies.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of this iconic work in France, the Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to
the little traveler from the stars with a collection celebrating adventure. The meeting between numismatics and Saint Exupéry's poetry takes place for the first time on a commemorative £2 coin, which establishes The Little Prince as an
essential work of French literature.
The obverse of this coin features the logo of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the release of The Little Prince in France.
It shows the Little Prince deep in thought. Behind him, the number “80” can be seen, referring to the anniversary. Above him
is the inscription “Le Petit Prince” (The Little Prince) as well as the letters “RF” for République Française (French Republic)
and two hallmarks. Below the Little Prince is the inscription “2026”, indicating the year of issue.
The reverse side of this coin is the classic reverse side of a €2 coin.
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.
