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Gotham has a new way to refer to Batman: a silver coin. The Monnaie de Paris has unveiled a piece capable of projecting the Bat-Signal by reflecting light. It's the big surprise of a French collection that also includes glow-in-the-dark details and will be released on November 3, 2026. 

Official image of the Batman 2026 collection from the Monnaie de Paris.

A bat silhouetted against the sky is enough to recognize it. No face, voice, or explanation is needed: the Bat-Signal announces that Gotham needs its guardian. Transferring that image to a coin seemed like a simple matter of engraving. The French mint wanted to go a step further and make the metal itself participate in projecting the symbol.

Surrounding him are the Batmobile, Catwoman, and some of the most well-known comic book villains. These seven silver and gold coins, with denominations of 10, 20, 50, and 500 euros, explore different facets of the Dark Knight. Some are enjoyed for their relief; others also invite you to play with the light.

A hero without superpowers who made darkness his territory

Batman first appeared in 1939 in Detective Comics #27, created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. In contrast to the extraordinary powers of other heroes, Bruce Wayne brought intelligence, training, and technology to the table. His story stemmed from tragedy: the murder of his parents and his decision to dedicate his life to fighting crime.

This is where much of its visual impact comes from. The rooftops, the shadows, the buildings of Gotham, and the silhouette of the cape create a recognizable world even before the character appears. On a coin, this universe offers something particularly interesting: contrasts that can be expressed through polished surfaces, matte areas, and varying levels of relief .

The Monnaie de Paris had already dedicated coins to Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman in 2025, as part of its tribute to DC's 90th anniversary. The 2026 collection focuses on Gotham and uses one of its symbols to explore a new relationship between the coin and the viewer.

The coin that lets you project your own Bat-Signal

The centerpiece is a 10-euro silver coin, 999 fineness, in Proof quality. Its obverse depicts Batman among the buildings of Gotham, with his cape spread and a composition that takes advantage of the scene's depth to draw the eye to the character.

Batman dominates the scene on the obverse of the 10 euro silver Proof coin. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

The effect is achieved through micro-reliefs that direct the reflection of light to form a projected image. The institution presents this application as a first within its own production. The relief thus has a dual function: to construct the visible design and to control how the incoming light is reflected.

The explanation is easier to imagine with the diagram published by the mint itself: a light source, represented by a telephone, illuminates the coin placed in its case and the Bat-Signal appears on the inside of the lid.

 

Official diagram from the Monnaie de Paris to illustrate the projection of the Bat-Signal.

The reverse side features the Batmobile, Gotham City buildings, bats, and the Bat-Signal. A large silhouette of the mask dominates the background, while the vehicle occupies the foreground. Also included are the denomination of 10 euros, the initials "RF," and the year 2026. 

 

The reverse side features several of the most recognizable elements from the Batman universe. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

The piece weighs 22.2 grams, measures 37 millimeters, and has an announced print run of 5,000 copies. Its official launch price is 140 euros.

Gotham City: The moon appears when the lights go out

Night is part of Batman's language. On the €10 Gotham City coin, the hero appears crouching atop an architectural structure, surrounded by bats, with a large moon in the background. The scene evokes the aerial surveillance that has so often defined the character.

After exposing the coin to a light source, the moon glows in the dark. This is where phosphorescence comes in: a detail of the design continues to emit light when the surroundings darken, creating a second interpretation of the same scene.  

 

Official visualization of the light effect on the moon of Gotham City. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

It is minted in 333/1000 silver, weighs 13 grams, and measures 31 millimeters. The announced mintage is 50,000 units, and the official price is 15 euros.

Catwoman also holds a luminous secret

Selina Kyle occupies a unique place in Gotham: thief, occasional ally, and a presence that complicates Batman's relationship with those who operate outside the law. This story plays on that closeness and features both characters, along with a prominent portrayal of Catwoman. 

 

The inscription "CATWOMAN" incorporates the phosphorescent detail. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

In this case, it is the name "CATWOMAN" that glows in the dark after being exposed to light. It shares the characteristics of the Gotham City piece: a face value of 10 euros, 333/1000 silver, 13 grams, 31 millimeters in diameter, a mintage of 50,000, and a price of 15 euros.

The Batmobile and the other face of Gotham

For a hero so reliant on his technological resources, the vehicle is almost an extension of the character. The €10 Batmobile stamp depicts Batman behind the wheel, with the city in the background and the car moving toward the viewer. The print maintains the comic book aesthetic through lines of motion and an action-packed composition. 

 

Batman at the wheel of the Batmobile on the 10 euro coin. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

The silver version maintains the same weight (13 grams), thickness (31 millimeters), and fineness (333 parts per thousand) as the other two €10 coins in standard quality. It has a mintage of 50,000 and is offered for €13, the lowest price in the collection.

The change of sides comes on the 50 euro coin, featuring the Joker, Harley Quinn, and the Penguin. Three different ways to confront the Dark Knight: the Joker's chaos, Harley's unpredictable personality, and the Penguin's criminal power. 

 

Villains take center stage on the 50 euro colored silver coin. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

The color highlights their faces and clothing against a high-contrast composition. It is the largest silver coin in the set: 41 millimeters in diameter and 35 grams, with a fineness of 900/1000. 10,000 units are announced, with an official price of 85 euros.

A reversal that returns the story to France

The three €10 coins in common condition and the €50 coin share a reverse design adapted to their denomination. The value appears accompanied by oak and laurel branches, the legend "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE," and a geometric pattern evoking the hexagon associated with French territory. 

 

Reverse of the 10 euro coin in common quality. The 50 euro coin uses the same design but with its own face value. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

Two gold coins with the same price but different face values

The collection is completed with two 999/1000 fine gold pieces. The 20 euro Proof coins depict Batman in an action scene and feature the Batmobile and Gotham symbols on the reverse. They weigh 3.11 grams, measure 15 millimeters in diameter, and have a mintage of 1,000. 

 

Obverse and reverse of the 20 euro gold Proof coin. Images: Monnaie de Paris.

The €500 coins in BU quality feature Batman at the wheel of the Batmobile and use the same design as the face on the reverse, featuring branches and geometric lines. They weigh 3.5 grams, measure 18 millimeters, and have a mintage of 3,000 units.

 

Obverse and reverse of the 500 euro gold BU coin. Images: Monnaie de Paris.

Interestingly, both have an advertised price of 570 euros . The comparison highlights how face value, weight, finish, and mintage describe different aspects of a collector's coin.
The seven coins: prices and print runs

Currency Print run Price 

 

€10 silver · Batmobile 50,000 €13
€10 silver · Gotham City 50,000 €15
€10 silver · Catwoman 50,000 €15
€50 silver · Villains 10,000 €85
€10 Silver Proof · Projection 5,000 €140
€20 Gold Proof 1,000 €570
€500 gold BU 3,000 €570

Official prices announced by the Monnaie de Paris, consulted on October 30, 2026.

The availability date for the seven issues is listed as November 3, 2026. The three €10 coins in common condition are also offered alongside the €50 villains coin in a four-piece case, with 3,000 units announced and a price of €128. 

 

The four silver coins in the joint presentation. The Proof coin with projection is sold separately. Image: Monnaie de Paris.

Information and images: Official Batman collection from the Monnaie de Paris 

 

 

 

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