Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger, Coin from France - detailed information

Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger, Coin from France
CoinGold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger

Like many other mints, Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) issues coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. Some of them are in the internationally popular half gram (0.5) of gold mini coin format, denominated as 5€ (Five Euro),. As such, these coins are only legal tender in France and not in the whole Eurozone - only the regular circulating coins from 1 Euro Cent to 2 Euro are legal tender in all member countries, while all other denominations are legal tender in the issuing country only.

This coin is dedicated to the Chinese 2022 Year of the Tiger (1 February 2022 to 21 January 2023).

According to the Chinese zodiac, those born under the sign of the Tiger are considered to be particularly courageous, enthusiastic and powerful.

MintParis Mint Mint MarkCornucopia Total Mintage 2,000
Obverse
France / Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin features a circle above right representing a temple door with Chinese-style ornate handles and latch, on which the inscription RF stands for "République Française" - French Republic. This is surrounded by an ornate ring, below which a ribbon with the inscription CALENDRIER CHINOIS (Chinese Calendar).

The rest of the surface is divided into twelve uneven sectors, each representing one year in the cycle, with the year near the rim (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029), and depictions of the respective zodiac animals.

On two lines above left, the face value 5 EURO

Obverse Inscription 5 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Reverse
France / Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts a tiger stepping through an ornate ring decorated with traditional Chinese motifs.

On the left, the Chinese character for tiger, , in calligraphy by a famous artist, Xian Ying Hong.

Around below, the inscription 2022 ANNÉE DU TIGRE (2022 Year of the Tiger).

Near the rim below, on the left side of the tiger's foot, the Cornucopia privy mark of the Paris Mint. On its right side, the personal mark of the Chief Engraver of the mint Joaquin Jimenez - a small square whose upper left quarter is occupied by a smaller square - symbolising his initials JJ, plus a stylised rhinoceros head.

Reverse Inscription 2022 ANNÉE DU TIGRE 虎
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof.
Paris Mint SKU: 10041363520000.

See also

Coins issued by the Paris Mint to mark the Lunar Year of the Tiger 2022 include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof (€50), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof (€5), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof (€20), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 22 g Silver Proof (€10), Year of the Tiger 2022
- 1/4 € AlBr, Year of the Tiger 2022

All (1) coins of type: Gold Half Gtam (0.5 g)
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Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger: Details
CountryFrance
CurrencyEuro, France
Coin TypeGold Half Gtam (0.5 g)
Issued2022
Face Value5 (x Euro, France)
Total Mintage2,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size11.0000 mm
Mass0.5000 g
OCC IDBVYX-OWRC-XWAQ-EJZN
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Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger: Photo Year of the Tiger 5€ 1/2g Gold coin - Proof quality 2022 / thumbnail Year of the Tiger 5€ 1/2g Gold coin - Proof quality 2022
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Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger: Photo Year of the Tiger 5€ 1/2g Gold coin - Proof quality 2022 / thumbnail Year of the Tiger 5€ 1/2g Gold coin - Proof quality 2022
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Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger: Photo Coin, France, Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger / thumbnail Coin, France, Gold Quarter Ounce 2022 Year of the Tiger
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Gold Half Gram 2022 Year of the Tiger: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFrance KM# 3071