France 2014 The fight against AIDS by way of World AIDS Day
The fight against AIDS by way of World AIDS Day
The red ribbon, symbolising
the fight against AIDS, is featured in the coin’s central field. The ribbon was
created by the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus and the US painter Frank Moore. It
should be worn close to the heart to symbolise solidarity with AIDS sufferers
and is in the shape of an upside-down V. The idea is for it to be worn as a V
one day to signify victory over the disease. There are three ribbons in the
central field. One is in the conventional position and will be coloured red for
the brilliant uncirculated (BU) and proof (PRF) versions. The other two ribbons
are inverted and associated with two Vs to strengthen the symbolism of the
much-hoped-for victory over the disease. The date 1 December, Unesco World AIDS
Day, appears at the top of the central field. 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 - 3'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - France
Year of release - 2014
