2020 France €10 Silver Proof Coin "Paris Treasures: Champs Elysees"

• Mint: Monnaie de Paris
• Denomination: €10
• Quality: Proof, Gilded
• Issue limit: 2,500 pcs.
• Alloy: 90% Silver
• Diameter: 37 mm=1.46 in
• Weight: 22.2 g=0.78 oz
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

Additional Information

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The Avenue des Champs-Élysées links Place de la Concorde to Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located, and stretches for nearly 2 km in the heart of Paris.

It is known for its theatres, cafés, and luxury shops, for the annual Bastille Day military parade, and as the finish of the Tour de France cycling race.

The name is French for the Elysian Fields, the place for dead heroes in Greek mythology. Champs-Élysées is widely regarded to be one of the most recognisable avenues in the world.

The obverse shows a view of the Champs-Elysées at night, looking towards the Arc de Triomphe, in a season when its trees are adorned with Christmas lights. The flame of the Unknown Soldier, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2020, shines at the base. The obelisk at the Place de la Concorde is visible in the foreground.

The reverse is the common reverse of the Paris Treasures series. It offers a modern view of the map of Paris and its districts represented by small pyramids.