France 2012 100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the poor colored
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) colored coin in a capsula
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
