Coin French Mint 100 years of Gustave Eiffel - 10 Euros Silver 2023

10 Euros FRANCE 2023

Theme: 100th Anniversary of Gustave Eiffel
Quality: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Mintage: 3,000 copies.
999 Silver ‰ - 22.2 g - 37 mm in diameter.
Coin in capsule in case with certificate of authenticity

In 2023, on the occasion of the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, the Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to him through a collection of coins highlighting the man and his work. A famous French engineer and entrepreneur specializing in the construction of metal structures, Gustave Eiffel left behind emblematic works that have shaped the landscapes of France and the world.

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Gustave Eiffel in front of an arch of the tower that bears his name. The portrait has been crafted so that the features of his face, hair and clothing are made of rivets, as if Gustave Eiffel were one with the metal structures he conceived throughout his life.

The reverse of the coin is occupied by representations of some of the architect's main works. In its center, the Eiffel Tower seen from above separates the design into several zones. In the space to the left, the Statue of Liberty shows its frame in transparency. Above the top of the tower, we recognize the Garabit viaduct. On the right is a representation of the plan of the airplane imagined by Gustave Eiffel. Finally, under the tower is the Maria Pia Bridge in Porto which straddles the face value.