France 2012 100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the poor
100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, famous in France as
protector of the poor
Abbé Pierre (born 5 August 1912 – 22 January 2007) was a French Catholic priest, member of the Resistance during World War II, and deputy of the Popular Republican Movement (MRP). In 1949, he founded the Emmaus movement, with the goal of helping poor and homeless people and refugees. He was one of the most popular figures in France but had his name removed from such polls after some time.
The inner part of the coin
shows a portrait of Abbé Pierre wearing his well-known beret, positioned
slightly off-centre to the left, and the logo of the foundation that bears his
name to the right, including micro-lettering with the question “Et les
autres?”, his favourite words to remind us that we should never forget to help
others. The inscription “Centenaire de la naissance de l’abbé Pierre” forms an
arch around the portrait along the edge of the coin’s inner part, flanked by
the horn of plenty (mintmark of Monnaie de Paris) and the letters “RF” to
denote the issuing country on the left and the “fleurette” (hallmark of the
engraving workshop) on the right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of
the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - France
Year of release - 2012
