Coin Pièce French Mint 10 euro Silver 2012 A Paris

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The Monnaie de Paris issued in 2015 a commemorative 10 euro silver coin, struck in Belle Épreuve quality, on the occasion of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This international competition, one of the most prestigious in world rugby, was the central event around which this numismatic issue was conceived.

The coin is made of silver with a fineness of 900?, corresponding to an alloy composed of 90% pure silver. It has a weight of 14.5 grams, providing the characteristic feel of commemorative issues of this type produced by the Parisian mint. The Belle Épreuve quality strike is distinguished by a carefully treated surface, generally combining matte reliefs with a mirror field, giving the coin a high-quality finish particularly appreciated by collectors.

This issue was produced by the Monnaie de Paris mint, identified by the MDP75 hallmark, a French institution whose monetary history dates back several centuries and which remains the only establishment authorised to produce official French coins. The mintage is limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a coin with restricted distribution, reserved for a select circle of buyers.

The face value of this coin is set at 10 euros, granting it legal tender status in France and throughout the eurozone. As a French commemorative coin dedicated to a major sporting event, it is part of the tradition of thematic issues by the Monnaie de Paris, which regularly marks major international sporting events with official strikes intended primarily for the numismatic collecting market.