10 euros FRANCE 2022 - Kitesurf
Description
On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to these renowned international competitions through a collection that highlights sport, its values, the athletes but also the heritage of the host country. Olympism and Paralympism are celebrated.
Sport, athletes and their movements are celebrated here.
In 2022, the Milano is represented in the Mint. Since June 2021 it has been part of Olympic sports. Two separate kite events are on the Paris 2024 programme: one for women and one for men. This traction water sport consists of sliding with a board over a body of water pulled by a traction kite. The nautical events will take place in the Marseille Marina.
The reverse common to the series presents a view of Paris where the Seine takes on the appearance of an athletics track. The Eiffel Tower dominates the city and illuminates the competition.
Metal: SILVER metal 999‰
Weight: 22.20g
Quality: PROOF
Circulation: 7500
Year: 2022
Face value: €10