The Hexagonal coin displays a classic image of a discus thrower
by Philip Barker
A special hexagonal €10 (£8.74/$9.83) silver coin has been specially struck at the Monnaie de Paris.
“We wanted to portray in metal, all the atmosphere of competition and show the talented athletes surpassing themselves and expressing the pride of the nation in hosting this event,” Monnaie de France chief engraver Joaquin Jimenez explained.
“I wanted a very clean rendering with sharp edges and the technical teams worked very hard to produce exceptional coins honouring sport and its values all in a fusion with the world of numismatics,”
The design incorporates a discus thrower in front of the Arc de Triomphe.
The reverse features the national motto of France, “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.”
“This new collection reflects our desire to create bridges between the arts and sports by putting athletes, the main players in the Games, at the heart of our projects,” said Paris 2024 Director-General Etienne Thobois said.
“It is with immense pride that the Monnaie de Paris offers these objects of precious metal honouring sportsmen and sportswomen and the heritage of our country,” Monnaie de Paris director general Marc Schwartz said.
50,000 coins will be produced in the €10 (£8.74/$9.83) denomination.
A gold version with the same design has a face value of €250 (£218.46 /$245.86)
The mint has also issued coins in the heritage collection to depict “the most emblematic” places in Paris.
The €50 coin (£43.69/$49.18) features the Place de la Concorde and has been produced in a limited proof edition of 1000.
A silver version with the same design with the denomination €10 (£8.74/$9.83) has also been struck.
Further details on this and other Olympic news, turn to the latest issue of the Journal of Olympic History which is available online for members.
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