Coin French Mint 100 years of Gustave Eiffel - 10 Euros Silver 2023

10 Euros FRANCE 2023

Theme : 100 years of Gustave Eiffel
Quality : BE (Belle Epreuve)
Edition : 3000 copies.
Silver 999 ‰ - 22.2 g - 37 mm diameter.
Coin in capsule in a case with certificate of authenticity.

In 2023 to mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, La Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to him with a collection of coins highlighting the man and his work. A famous French engineer and entrepreneur specialising in the construction of metal structures, Gustave Eiffel left behind a legacy of iconic works that have shaped the landscapes of France and the world.

The face of the coin features a portrait of Gustave Eiffel in front of an arch of the tower that bears his name. The portrait has been worked so that his facial features, hair and clothes are made of rivets, as if Gustave Eiffel were one with the metal structures he imagined throughout his life. 

The reverse of the coin features representations of some of the architect's major works. At its centre, the Eiffel Tower seen from above divides the design into several zones. On the left, the Statue of Liberty reveals its skeleton. Above the top of the tower, you can see the Garabit viaduct. On the right is the plan of the aeroplane designed by Gustave Eiffel. Finally, below the tower is the Maria Pia de Porto bridge, which straddles the face value.

999 Silver
Ø 37.00mm, Weight 22.20g
BE ( belle épreuve)
French Mint