The year 2024 puts the spotlight on the Eiffel Tower. It was on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, the date which marked the centenary of the French Revolution, that a major competition was launched in the Official Journal. Chosen from 107 projects, it is that of Gustave Eiffel, entrepreneur, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, engineers and Stephen Sauvestre, architect which is selected.

It is a major symbol of Paris and France.

The reverse common to the series presents a view of Paris where the Seine takes on the appearance of an athletics track. The Eiffel Tower dominates the city and lights up the competition.