1½, 10 & 20 Euro "Andre Citroen" 2008

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Zur bekannten französischen Automarke gibt es dieses Jahr auch eine Serie von Münzen.

Die Vorderseite zeigt Andre Citroen

und die Rückseite das erste von Citroen entworfenen Auto.

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Bilder :

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Erste Bilder :

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André Citroën - 10 € Gold 1/4 Oz BE 2008
Artist: Atelier de Gravure
Weight: 8,45 g = 0.30 oz
Diameter: 22 mm = 0,87 inch
Mintage: 500
Metal: Gold 920/1000
Quality: Proof
Face value: 10€
Description: To inaugurate this new series which honours the industrial groups who have marked history, we chose André Citroën, one of the biggest names in the French automobile industry. Here, in particular, it will ally a great engineer and founder of an internationally renowned French company with the legendary car which he created. André Citroën, a famous technological innovator, was the creator of front-wheel drive. This system where the traction is carried out by the front wheels, allows the bodywork of the car to be lowered and its weight to be lighter, thanks to the removal of the propeller shaft. This system is still being used in the majority of cars. The front-wheel drive is a legendary car, symbol of the resistance, symbol of an era ! The obverse features the portrait of André Citroën, his date of birth and death and a symbol – the stripes of the brand. The reverse features the first front-wheel drive created by André Citroën.
Europe price VAT included: 345.00 €

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André Citroën - 20 € 5oz Silver 2008
Artist: Atelier de Gravure
Weight: 163,80 gr = 5,73 oz
Diameter: 50 mm = 1,97 inch
Mintage: 500
Metal: Silver 950/1000
Quality: Proof
Face value: 20€
Description: To inaugurate this new series which honours the industrial groups who have marked history, we chose André Citroën, one of the biggest names in the French automobile industry. Here, in particular, it will ally a great engineer and founder of an internationally renowned French company with the legendary car which he created. André Citroën, a famous technological innovator, was the creator of front-wheel drive. This system where the traction is carried out by the front wheels, allows the bodywork of the car to be lowered and its weight to be lighter, thanks to the removal of the propeller shaft. This system is still being used in the majority of cars. The front-wheel drive is a legendary car, symbol of the resistance, symbol of an era ! The obverse features the portrait of André Citroën, his date of birth and death and a symbol – the stripes of the brand. The reverse features the first front-wheel drive created by André Citroën.
Europe price VAT included: 325.00 €

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5 Unzen Silber (die 1,5 Euro kommt leider erst später) :

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COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE La Monnaie de Paris choisit André Citroën comme premier ambassadeur de la série sur les grands industriels français
Une nouvelle série de monnaies de collection qui rend hommage aux grands industriels français ayant marqué notre histoire débute cette année avec André Citroën et sa légendaire voiture : la traction. Ingénieur émérite en matière d’innovations technologiques, André Citroën est le créateur du système de traction avant qui a permis de rabaisser la caisse de la voiture et d’en alléger le poids.
Diffusée depuis le 15 octobre 2008, cette nouvelle monnaie rappelle l’histoire d’une voiture emblématique de la Résistance.
Sur la face, le portrait d’André Citroën accolé aux chevrons de la marque. Sur le revers, la représentation visuelle de la toute première traction créée par André Citroën.
Avec cette nouvelle série qui souligne l’histoire de notre pays, la Monnaie de Paris réaffirme son désir de conserver et de mettre à l’honneur le patrimoine culturel et industriel de la France, au travers de ses monnaies de collection.
Admirateurs de voitures anciennes, férus d’histoire industrielle, amateurs de la marque Citroën ou collectionneurs de monnaies, tous devraient apprécier l’arrivée cette nouvelle pièce.

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Endlich auch in meiner Garage ;-)

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André Citroën - 1€1/2 Silver BE 2008
Artist: Atelier de Gravure
Weight: 22,20 g = 0,78 oz
Diameter: 37 mm = 1,46 inch
Mintage: 5 000
Metal: Silver 900/1000
Quality: Proof
Face value: 1€1/2
Description: To inaugurate this new series which honours the industrial groups who have marked history, we chose André Citroën, one of the biggest names in the French automobile industry. Here, in particular, it will ally a great engineer and founder of an internationally renowned French company with the legendary car which he created. André Citroën, a famous technological innovator, was the creator of front-wheel drive. This system where the traction is carried out by the front wheels, allows the bodywork of the car to be lowered and its weight to be lighter, thanks to the removal of the propeller shaft. This system is still being used in the majority of cars. The front-wheel drive is a legendary car, symbol of the resistance, symbol of an era ! The obverse features the portrait of André Citroën, his date of birth and death and a symbol – the stripes of the brand. The reverse features the first front-wheel drive created by André Citroën.
Europe price VAT included: 45.00 €