10 euros FRANCE 2020 - Johnny Hallyday
Circulation: 7500 units
Diameter: 37mm
Weight: 22 grams
Metal: Silver
Year: 2020
Country France
On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of Johnny Hallyday's death and the 60th anniversary of his first title, the Monnaie de Paris has decided to pay tribute to this great artist through a new range of monetary and non-monetary products. Collection Highlights the showman, the outstanding guitarist and the great motorcyclist Johnny.
The side of this coin pays tribute to the greatness and longevity of Johnny Hallyday's career. The two portraits separated by the curve of a guitar represent the artist in two moments of his life dedicated to music and the stage. The acronym "RF" is also stylized in the form of guitar strings. The inscription "60 years of memories" highlights the long career of the French favorite rocker and refers to his cult song "Souvenirs, Souvenirs"
The reverse of this coin represents two objects that marked the life of the owner, the guitar and the motorcycle. Biker at heart, the artist's favorite vehicle is cleverly integrated into the body of the guitar. The guitar strings form its name to symbolize its deep bond with this instrument.
