Coin Pièce French Mint 10 euro Silver 2015 A Paris

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This duo set was issued in 2015 by the Monnaie de Paris as part of the series commemorating the Centenary of the Great War. It brings together a 10 euro silver coin with a fineness of 900?, struck in Belle Épreuve format, and a Cornflower pin's, a memorial symbol associated with French combatants of the First World War.

The coin is dedicated to the Fraternisés (Fraternised), referring to episodes of fraternisation between soldiers from opposing sides, most notably during the Christmas truce of 1914. These moments, which have become iconic in the history of the Great War, illustrate a human dimension of the conflict beyond the fighting. The Belle Épreuve strike gives the coin particularly sharp relief and a carefully finished appearance, with a smooth, brilliant background contrasting with the matt motifs.

With a diameter of 37 mm and a weight of 22.2 grams, this coin bears a face value of 10 euros and was struck at the A workshop of the Monnaie de Paris. The mintage is limited to 500 examples, making it a particularly rare issue within the Centenary series.

The Cornflower pin's included in the set reinforces the memorial dimension of the whole. The cornflower of France is a symbol of solidarity with veterans and war victims, traditionally worn during the ceremonies of 11 November. Its association with this coin gives the set a strong thematic coherence centred on remembrance and tribute to the soldiers of the First World War.

This set is part of the Monnaie de Paris editorial policy of pairing, for certain limited issues, a numismatic piece with a complementary commemorative object.