Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 500 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, City Views, Paris
  • 500 Pounds 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, City Views, Paris
Description

The Royal Mint has released the third coin in a series entitled “City Views,” which features famous skyline views of some of the world’s greatest cities and serves as a historical record for future generations. The series continues its journey around the world with Paris.

Obverse

Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck.

CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR means King Charles III, by the Grace of God King, Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Martin Jennings (MJ)

• CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•500 POUNDS•2024
MJ

Reverse

Depicts the architectural beauty of Paris, based on a wood engraving and lithograph "Panoramic view of the 1900 Universal Exposition" by Lucien Baylac produced in 1900 during the Belle Époque, a period of economic prosperity, scientific progress and artistic innovation. Looking along the banks of the River Seine, the scene shows a district of Paris containing many architectural marvels with the Grand Palais in front. Soaring above them all is the Eiffel Tower, which has come to define the city’s skyline.

The Grand Palais, situated at the Champs-Élysées in Paris, is a historic exhibition hall and museum complex. Built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, it replaced the Palais de l'Industrie. Its ornate stone facades and glass vaults reflect Beaux-Arts architecture. Listed as a historic monument, it's a testament to French art and innovation.

Design: The Royal Mint Design Department

PARIS

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 156.3 g
Diameter 50 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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