August 19, 2008

The 2008 Grand Canyon Silver Proof Coin

The French Mint celebrates the Grand Canyon with this 2008 commemorative 1.5 euro silver proof coin. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List of the Greatest Wonders of the World in 1979, the Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most visited sites in the United States.

In 2007, Monnaie de Paris issued the first coin in this series: a commemorative 1.5 euro proof coin celebrating the Great Wall of China. The common reverse shows the UNESCO logo and building. Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the UNESCO building celebrates the 50th anniversary of its construction in 2008.

Grand Canyon 2008 France Coin

Great Wall China 2007 France Coin

  • Mint: Paris
  • Year: 2008
  • Face value: 1.5 Euro
  • Finish: Proof
  • Composition: 90% silver
  • Size: 37 mm
  • Weight: 22.2 grams
  • Mintage: 5,000
    • Aug 19, 2008 4:07:51 PM | Coins from France, Silver Coins

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