Monday, November 18, 2024

France 2011 : 30th anniversary of the Day of Music

Issuing country: France

Subject of commemoration: 30th anniversary of the Day of Music

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts a cheerful crowd, with a stylised image of a musical instrument and notes floating in the air, denoting the atmosphere of celebration on the Day of Music, which has been celebrated in France every summer solstice since 1981. The words ‘Fête de la MUSIQUE’ and the date ‘21 JUIN 2011’ appear at the centre of the drawing. On top, slanting rightwards, are the words ‘30e ANNIVERSAIRE’, and the country indication ‘RF’ appears at the bottom.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 10 million

Date of issue: June 2011



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