La qualité "Belle Épreuve" est la plus haute qualité numismatique devant les qualités "Brillant Universel" (BU) et "courante". Une pièce belle épreuve est une pièce obtenue au moyen de coins et de flans spécialement préparés et de conditions de frappe particulières, de sorte que les motifs de gravure ressortent avec une grande netteté et que la surface est sans défaut. Les fonds de la gravure sont extrêmement brillants, les reliefs sont matés.
Mintage
250
Millésime
2025
Valeur faciale
200€
Thomas Pesquet is the tenth French astronaut and the first among them to command the International Space Station
(ISS). During his two missions in space, Proxima in 2016-2017 and Alpha in 2021, he shared his scientific adventure, his
daily life in...
The Space Odyssey with Thomas Pesquet 200€ 1 Oz gold coin Proof quality yeardate 2025
€4,490.00
Description
Thomas Pesquet is the tenth French astronaut and the first among them to command the International Space Station
(ISS). During his two missions in space, Proxima in 2016-2017 and Alpha in 2021, he shared his scientific adventure, his
daily life in the Station and his pictures of our planet, particularly over social networks. He has made millions of people
dream. His travels have also been a wake-up call; an occasion to cast a fresh eye on the Earth, its beauty and its fragility.
Monnaie de Paris joins Thomas Pesquet in a call to take care of our planet. This collection invites you to follow the
astronaut in weightlessness. It pays tribute to the space adventure that's always looking ahead to new horizons, but
mostly to our Earth, beautiful but fragile.
The obverse and reverse of this coin complement each other to tell the story of the space odyssey.
On the obverse, an astronaut bends his head towards the Earth. Through this movement, he expresses his
attachment to our planet, which represents both his origins and his mission. His polished helmet reflects the
stars that surround him. Near the Earth, in the distance, the Moon, Man's first destination outside the Earth,
stands out among the stars.
On the other side are planets of the solar system that have attracted human interest as part of the space
odyssey. For the most part, the Earth occupies the lower part of the drawing. Above it orbits the Moon.
Floating in the middle of a galaxy of stars are the planets Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, linked together by lines
traced by the path of an exploring rocket. The sun extends its rays over the universe from the upper right of
the composition. The face value is inscribed on the arc of the Earth, while the ‘RF’ sign is engraved on the
planet.
The
collaboration on this collection is the subject of a donation to the Aviation
sans Frontières association.
The Collection
The Monnaie de Paris has teamed up with Thomas Pesquet for an exceptional collection. Join the astronaut on a space odyssey that will take you on a journey through our solar system. This collection offers a new perspective on Earth, its beauty and its fragility.
The inspiration for this collection came above all from my meeting with Thomas Pesquet. I was guided by his accounts of his space missions with the ESA and his passion for the universe. My mission was to convey his incredible human adventure, the magnificence of these planets, and the fragility of our beautiful Earth. Thomas would reassure Blaise Pascal: ‘The eternal silence of these infinite spaces... fills us with wonder.’
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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.
