2001 France 50 Euro Cent Coin Gerard Buquoy Horseshoe Mint Mark KM# 1287

Obverse
  • A modern adaptation of the Sower, initially designed by Oscar Roty, representing "France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe", is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe
  • Script: Latin
  • Lettering: RF 2001 L. JORIO d'ap. O. ROTY
  • Unabridged legend: République française, Laurent Jorio d'après Oscar Roty
  • Engraver: Laurent Jorio Read more on Wikipedia
Reverse
  • A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union
  • Script: Latin
  • Lettering: 50, LL, EURO CENT
  • Engraver: Luc Luycx Read more on Wikipedia
Edge
  • Indented
Mint
  • Horseshoe Mintmark of Gérard Buquoy, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2000-2002)