Coin Pièce French Mint 50 euro Silver 2022 MDP75 Monnaie de paris

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This 50 euro silver coin was issued in 2022 by the Monnaie de Paris as part of the series dedicated to the Asterix universe. It depicts an emblematic scene featuring Obelix, the druid Getafix and the magic potion, with a colourised treatment that brings chromatic vibrancy faithful to the aesthetic of the original comic strip created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.

The coin is struck in 999‰ silver, meaning 99.9% pure silver, with a weight of 155.5 grams, corresponding to 5 troy ounces. Its diameter is 50 millimetres, providing a generous format that allows the details of the illustrated composition to be appreciated. The coin is struck to Proof (BE) quality, a process that gives the relief elements a matte appearance and the fields a highly refined mirror polish, ensuring a high-precision finish.

The coin is produced at the Monnaie de Paris (MDP75) mint, an institution founded in 864 and one of the oldest monetary manufactories in the world. The face value inscribed on the coin is 50 euros, giving it legal tender status in France.

The mintage is limited to 500 pieces, making this issue a particularly restricted-circulation coin. This limitation, combined with the strong cultural theme represented by the Asterix universe in Franco-Belgian and international culture, makes it a singular collector's item. The colourisation applied to the main motif is an additional finishing technique, carried out after striking, which distinguishes this issue from non-colourised versions that may exist within the same series.