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
500
Millésime
2020
Valeur faciale
50€
In 2020, the Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to a new event that has marked history and spirits as part of the "Mankind History" collection. Celebratingthe 75th anniversary of the peace brought by the end of the Second World War, This coi...
In 2020, the Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to a new event that has marked history and spirits as part of the "Mankind History" collection. Celebratingthe 75th anniversary of the peace brought by the end of the Second World War, This coin takes the form of the symbol of the Allied force: the V.
On the obverse of the coin are the flags of the allied nations of the Second World War. These flags bear heraldic codes for colours. They represent a V-shape, symbolising victory. The inscription "75 ans Victoire - Victory" appears on the right and refers to the anniversary ofthe Allied victory over Nazi Germany. Barbed wire completes the decoration andis broken in half by the V of Victory composed of the flags, a beautiful allegory marking the end of the battles.
The reverse of the coin depicts doves taking flight and passing through the V of victory. These doves are synonymous with peace. Thebird in the foreground has its wings spread out in a V-shape echoing the Allied victory over Nazi Germany. The face value, the yeardate and the word"RF" are also visible on this reverse.
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.
