2025 France €10 Silver Proof Coin - Citroen DS 70 Years

• Mint: Monnaie de Paris
• Denomination: €10
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 3,000 pcs.
• Alloy: 99.9% Silver
• Diameter: 37 mm
• Weight: 22.2 g
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

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70 years ago, in 1955, the automotive world witnessed a revolution with the arrival of the DS. Presented at the Paris Motor Show, the DS was not simply a new car, but a radical brake from anything seen before. With its avant-garde design and technological innovations, it redefined the automotive industry standards and public perception.

What made the DS such an innovative car was first and foremost its bold, futuristic silhouette, with its slender lines and meticulous aerodynamics, imagined by the famous Italian designer Flaminio Bertoni. It broke off with the square, angular shapes of post-war cars, embodying a fluid elegance that remains a model of inspiration to this day.

But beyond its innovative aesthetics, the DS impressed with its cutting-edge technology. Among these innovations was the hydropneumatics suspension, which allowed the vehicle to “float” on the road, absorbing the unevenness of the road with smoothness. This suspension, combined with power steering and hydraulically controlled braking, offered a driving experience that was both comfortable and safe. The second major innovation was the directional headlamps that followed the curves. All features that made it a true pioneer of the modern automobile. It combined beauty, technology and ergonomics.

The obverse features two emblematic DS models. In the top part of the design is the DS 23 (1975), with its distinctive, avant-garde front end and the last edition to be produced. The pivoting headlights, a first in the automotive history, are hightlighted by gold selective deposit. They appear to be following the movement of the road, lighting up the night. The model presented in the bottom part of the design is the first edition, the DS 19 (1955). This model is distinguished by its front headlights under a streamlined window and its more modern radiator grille. These two versions symbolize the stylistic evolutions of the DS.

The DS 23's directional headlights are accentuated by selective gold deposit. There is also a selective black rhodium deposit in the background to highlight the headlights that light up the night.