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2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais

2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais

2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais
For the first time, Monnaie de Paris struck a shaped coin realized with three parts, that looks like a famous pastry. With a mintage of just 5000 coins, this beautiful macaron-shaped coin honors Pierre Herme, a famous French pastry Chef. Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins. Comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris. For the center'ganache' of this shaped macaron coin, uses. 999 pure silver gilded with fine gold (1-2 microns) to reproduce the visual contrast from the biscuit part, as it is often present in Pierre Hereme's creations. Obverse: These coins in the shape of a macaron perfectly reproduce the illusion of popular french pastry and include the letters'RF' for Republique Francaise, an echoing signature of Pierre Herme, as well as the House's emblematic petals. Reverse: The reverse side of the coin shows fleur de sel, an ingredient essential to the pastry chef's recipes, shown in the form of a crystallized atom. The name of Joaquin Jimenez, face value of the coin and the year of issue are present on the left.

The number zero, in the face value, takes the form of the petal of the Pierre Herme house. Certified by the Monnaie de Paris. Once awarded the Best Pastry Chef in the world, and also ranked as the fourth most influential French Person by Vanity Fair, Pierre Hermé has been producing amazing sweet treats since the age of 14 in the mid-1970s. Today, his brand and boutique are counted among the most important luxury entities in France, as is the Monnaie de Paris - making this special silver coin, a perfect partnership!

An amazing coin, this one ounce, 99.9% pure silver issue is shaped like one of the delicious macarons that Pierre Hermé is famous for! How the French National Mint has achieved this is anyone's guess but a magnificent coin it is, nonetheless!
2023 1 oz Silver Proof Macaron Coin France 20 Pierre Herme Republique Francais