Monnaie de Paris Millennium Official Medal
Coin/Bullion · Monnaie de Paris, the official French mint with a history dating back to 864 AD, highly renowned for producing national currency, commemorative medals, and fine art minting.
Pattern: Collection Nationale Millennium Limited Edition
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
Monnaie de Paris, the official French mint with a history dating back to 864 AD, highly renowned for producing national currency, commemorative medals, and fine art minting.
Material
Base metal token or brass/copper alloy with golden tone plating; not precious silver despite appearance.
Dimensions
Standard commemorative medal size, approximately 30-35 mm in diameter, weight estimated around 10-15 grams.
Description
A golden-toned commemorative medallion issued by the Monnaie de Paris to celebrate the year 2000/2001 millennium shift. The piece features a central depiction of a classical French building, framed by stars, with prominent raised lettering denoting its official limited-edition status.
Key Features
Official Monnaie de Paris minting, distinct millennium branding, bilingual or French-centric commemorative text, star border motifs.
Material & Composition
Base metal token or brass/copper alloy with golden tone plating; not precious silver despite appearance.
Finish & Decoration
Matte and polished finish with stamped text reading 'COLLECTION NATIONALE', 'MONNAIE DE PARIS', 'MILLENNIUM', and 'MÉDAILLE OFFICIELLE' surrounding a central architectural motif flanked by stars and the year 2001.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Inscribed text on the obverse reading 'COLLECTION NATIONALE', 'MONNAIE DE PARIS MILLENNIUM MÉDAILLE OFFICIELLE', and 'ÉDITION LIMITÉE' with the year 2001.
Construction Details
Die-struck minting process, mass-produced souvenir or commemorative medallion.
Functional Features
Commemorative and decorative collectable item, not intended as legal tender.
Handle & Grip Details
None applicable as this is a flat circular medallion.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard industrial die-struck minting quality with clean relief lettering and centered architectural design.
Authentication Indicators
Clear, crisp die-struck lettering typical of official Monnaie de Paris productions, standard commemorative format.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Paris, France by the national mint (Monnaie de Paris).
Era & Period
Modern Era, turn of the Millennium, issued in 2001.
Age Estimate
Dated 2001 by the inscriptions on the face.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the global cultural phenomenon and official institutional celebrations surrounding the turn of the new millennium.
Condition Notes
Moderate surface wear, slight tarnish or discoloration on the golden finish, overall good collectable condition.
Value Estimate
Nominal collector value, typically ranging from $5 to $20 USD depending on exact metal composition and collector demand.
Care & Maintenance
Store in a dry environment in a protective coin flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation of the base metal finish.
Similar Pieces
Various contemporary millennium medallions and tokens issued by European national mints around 2000.
Interesting Facts
Issued to mark the turn of the third millennium, capturing widespread public interest in commemorative souvenirs at the dawn of the year 2000.