Semeuse 2008: 50th Anniversary of the Vth Republic
Semeuse 2008: 50th Anniversary of the Vth Republic

Presented by

Monnaie de Paris

Nominal value

1,5 Euro

Metal

Silver 900°

Weight

22,2 g.

Diameter

37 mm

Mintage

10000 pcs.

Production quality

Proof

Description of obverse and reverse

The obverse represents the traditional Sower created by Oscar Roty in 1898 and which has since become a timeless emblem of French currency. The reverse evokes the famous speech of 4th September, at the Place de la République, during which General de Gaulle put forward the foundations of the 5th Republic.

Designer

Monnaie de Paris engraving team

Producer

Monnaie de Paris

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