2020 France €20 18-gm Silver Nature of France – The Oak Proof

Liberty, Happiness and Oak Leaves

Years ago, the United States designated the mighty oak as the nation’s official national tree. It’s also an important tree in France where oak wood has been used to build everything from ships to churches to barrels that hold some of the country’s most expensive wines. Oak is also a major symbol used in French currency and with the debut of a three-year series in 2020, the oak takes a central role that reminds us of the deep roots it has in monetary history.

Struck by the world famous Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) in 18 grams of 90% fine silver, this legal-tender 20 Euros proof is the first release in the series. The Oak is a symbol of liberty and happiness for the French Republic and been used on French coins for centuries. Dating back to the days of the Roman Republic, a crown made of oak leaves was awarded to anyone who saved the life of a Roman citizen. Over time the oak leaf itself came to symbolize a citizen-first society.

Each 2020 France Silver Nature of France – The Oak Proof available in this offer comes in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning they were expertly crafted by the skilled artisans at the Paris Mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields! Plus, each coin will also be housed in a clear acrylic capsule that has been fitted in a beautiful presentation case and accompanied by a mint-issued Certificate of Authenticity.

The worldwide maximum edition limit for this wonderful proof release has been set at just 10,000. With a mintage that small, these coins could go quickly. Don’t miss out; reserve one or several to your cart today!

• FIRST OF A THREE-YEAR SERIES – The Nature of France – The Oak Proof is the first release in a three-year series that pays tribute to the beauty of French nature through strong numismatic symbols. The Oak is a symbol of liberty and happiness for the French Republic.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Nature of France – The Oak Proof has been struck in 18 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 33 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER IN FRANCE – These Silver Nature of France – The Oak Proof coins are €20 (20 Euros) legal Tender in France
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2020 Silver Nature of France – The Oak Proof was crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW LIMITED MINTAGE – The 2020 Silver Nature of France – The Oak Proof has a limited mintage of just 10,000.

Pay tribute to the universal importance of The Oak with this limited-edition proof from the Paris Mint.