One more year, the Monnaie de Paris sets its sights on creatures from the comic world, if in previous years they issued coins in which the protagonists were Asterix or Mickey Mousse, this year the protagonists are Les Schtroumpfs, in Spain known as The Smurfs . The series will be completed in two installments, the first one that has just been broadcast, and a second one in September.
Iconic little elves, the Smurfs make their first appearance on Johan and Pirlouit's album "La Flute à six Schtroumpfs" (The Flute of the Smurfs) created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. Since then, these blue, cheeky and white cap have lived adventures through numerous albums.
The Monnaie de Paris pays tribute in 2020 to the comic strip and Peyo's work, as well as the hundred iconic characters, all similar but different in character.
Iconic little elves, the Smurfs make their first appearance on Johan and Pirlouit's album "La Flute à six Schtroumpfs" (The Flute of the Smurfs) created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. Since then, these blue, cheeky and white cap have lived adventures through numerous albums.
The Monnaie de Paris pays tribute in 2020 to the comic strip and Peyo's work, as well as the hundred iconic characters, all similar but different in character.
Colored 10 euro coins
The Lazy Smurf could fall asleep anywhere. When you get up in the morning, your first thought is when you can go back to bed.
The Postman Smurf distributes the mail. With her yellow horn and purse, she announces her arrival with a letter to one of the Smurfs.
The philosopher Smurf is the only Smurf who always takes everything seriously. He spends his time lecturing to other Smurfs.
Gargamel is a warlock, accompanied by his cat Azrael, he spends his time devising the most outrageous plans to capture the Smurfs. Fortunately, the Smurfs are much smarter and always end up escaping.
Originally created by Gargamel, Papa Smurf made the Smurfette the wonderful creature that breaks the hearts of all Smurfs.
Coin Features
Metal: 333 silver
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 17 g
Emission volume: 75,000 each
The prices for each of these colored coins are between 13 to 15 euros.
10 euro coins without color
The Pope Smurf is the one who generally takes care of the Smurfs when they are sick. One of them, the one known as Smurf Doctor, improvises as a doctor, wreaking havoc in the town.
It is the strongest Smurf in town, it is the Smurf Fortachon. He is an accomplished athlete and we recognize him for his heart-shaped tattoo on his arm.
The Grumpy Smurf is by nature opposed to anything that is said or proposed. You might think that he doesn't like anything or anyone, but deep down he has a good heart.
The Tailor Smurf makes all the clothes in town. Equipped with its tape measure and needles, it takes your job very seriously.
With the pen in one hand and a parchment in the other, the Poet Smurf walks the town and the surrounding forest for inspiration.
Reverse common to all 10 euro coins with or without color
Reverse common to all 10 euro coins with or without color
Coin Features
Metal: 333 silver
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 17 g
Emission volume: 75,000 each
The prices for each of these colorless coins are between 11 to 13 euros.
50 euro coins
Metal: 333 silver
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 17 g
Emission volume: 75,000 each
The prices for each of these colorless coins are between 11 to 13 euros.
50 euro coins
Papa Smurf is the village chief and a very powerful alchemist. Often save the Smurfs from the most dangerous situations.
No one really knows where it came from. It is a sweet and adorable thing, but it has a lot of temperament ... it is the Baby Smurf.
Common reverse to the two 50 euro coins.
Coin Features
Metal: 900 silver
Diameter: 41 mm
Weight: 41 g
Emission volume: 20,000 each
The prices for each of these coins are around 60 to 65 euros
200 euro gold coin
The characters are making a circle, symbol of friendship and the strong values they share within the village.
Reverse of the 200 euro coin.
Coin Features
Metal: purity 999 gold
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 3 g
Emission volume: 10,000 each
The price of this coin is 200 to 220 euros.
For now, due to the special circumstances we are experiencing, the sale of these coins by the Monnaie de Paris has been postponed.
Finally I leave you the video, where Papa Smurf explains how the coins have been made.
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