Coin France 1 Euro 2002 ? Proof (BE) ? From Official Set

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Issu de coffret

The 2002 French 1 Euro coin, struck in Proof quality, is a collector's item distinguished by its superior striking quality. It comes from the official Proof sets of the Monnaie de Paris. This coin has not been circulated and comes directly from the 2002 French Proof sets.

Proof quality is characterized by field surfaces treated to achieve a highly polished mirror finish, creating a striking contrast with the matte reliefs. The striking is done with specially polished dies, which gives the coin a definition and sharpness superior to those of ordinary circulation coins. This striking quality highlights the details of the designs and offers a particularly neat aesthetic rendering.

The national face of the coin represents a stylized tree, a symbol of life, growth, and stability. This tree is surrounded by the Republican motto: LIBERTÉ ? ÉGALITÉ ? FRATERNITÉ. The composition of this face is designed to evoke the fundamental values of the French Republic.

The common face of the coin features a map of Europe, accompanied by the face value "1 EURO". This motif is standard for 1 euro coins in circulation in the countries of the euro zone.

This coin is bimetallic. The center is made of cupronickel, while the outer ring is made of nickel-brass. The diameter of the coin is 23.25 millimeters and its weight is 7.50 grams. The edge is finely reeded.