Silver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig, Coin from France - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig, Coin from France
CoinSilver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig

Like many other mints, Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) issues coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one ounce (1 oz) silver coins are denominated as 20€ (Twenty Euro), and as such 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.

Some of these coins are issued around the theme of the Chinese Lunar Calendar - a zodiac with a twelve-year cycle in which every year is associated with one of twelve different animals.

This coin is dedicated to the Chinese 2019 Year of the Pig (5 February 2019 to 24 January 2020).

According to the Chinese zodiac, the pig is known to be diplomatic and sensitive. He is attentive toward his relatives, friends and family and likes to make those around him happy. He is honest and prefers thinking before acting. His reasonable side will allow him to weigh the pros and the cons instead of taking the plunge because of impulsiveness. Full of gentleness and kindness the Pig is loved by others and gains respect naturally.

MintParis Mint Mint MarkCornucopia Total Mintage 2,500
Obverse
France / Silver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig - 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 20 EURO

Obverse Inscription 20 EURO RF CALENDRIER CHINOIS
Reverse
France / Silver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig - reverse photo

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

On the right, the Chinese character for pig, .

Around below right, the inscription 2019 ANNÉE DU COCHON (2019 Year of the Pig).

Near the rim above right, the Cornucopia privy mark of the Paris Mint. Near the rim below left (before the date), the personal privy mark of the Chief Engraver of the mint Yves Sampo - a pentagon rosette with stylised letters ag mp ys, for Atelier de Gravure, Monnaie de Paris and Yves Sampo.

Reverse Inscription 豬 2019 ANNÉE DU COCHON
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof, high relief.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

See also

Coins issued by the Paris Mint to mark the Lunar Year of the Pig 2019 include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof (€50), Year of the Pig 2019
- 1 oz Silver Proof (€20), Year of the Pig 2019
- 22 g Silver Proof (€10), Year of the Pig 2019

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Silver Ounce 2019 Year of the Pig: Details
CountryFrance
CurrencyEuro, France
Coin TypeSilver Ounce, Lunar
Issued2019
Face Value20 (x Euro, France)
Total Mintage2,500
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size37.0000 mm
Mass31.1040 g
OCC IDQRAP-OBNC-BMYX-OYJD
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsFrance KM# 2798