France 2013 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin COLORED
150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin, initiator
of the revival of the Olympic Games and first president of the International
Olympic Committee
Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin (1 January 1863 – 2 September 1937, also known
as Pierre de Coubertin and Baron de Coubertin) was a French educator and historian, founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second president. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. He was particularly active in promoting the introduction of
sport in French schools.
The inner
part of the coin shows a portrait of Pierre de Coubertin at a young age, set
slightly off-centre to the right, with stylised Olympic rings in the
background. They provide the framework for silhouettes symbolising the Olympic
sports. To the left of the portrait, the letters “RF”, denoting the issuing
country, are given above the year of issue “2013”. The name “PIERRE DE
COUBERTIN” is inscribed along the top edge of the inner part of the coin. The
coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated) colored coin in capsula
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - - pcs.
Country of origin - France
Year of release - 2013
