Coin France 10 euros - Clovis & the Grand Est - Hexagonal Silver - 2026

This silver commemorative coin has a face value of 10 euros and is issued by France in 2026. It pays tribute to Clovis and the Grand Est region. The coin has a distinctive hexagonal shape, a weight of 17 grams and a diameter of 31.82 millimeters. The mintage is 25,000 copies.

The design of the obverse features elements representative of the Grand Est region. In the center, the name of the region is inscribed vertically, following the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral. The cathedral itself is depicted on the right, symbolizing the architecture of the region and, in particular, of Strasbourg, its prefecture. A stork, a symbol of Alsace, is placed above the cathedral.

On the left, an imposing vine leaf frames the portrait of Clovis, the first king of the Franks and an emblematic historical figure of the region, evoking his baptism in Reims. A bunch of grapes, connected to the vine leaf, recalls the importance of viticulture in several territories of the region, notably in Champagne and Alsace.

This coin is a numismatic tribute to the history and culture of the Grand Est region, highlighting its symbols and key figures.