Numismatic

2025 Proof Silver €10 Tour de France w/ Box & COA

This striking silver coin from the Monnaie de Paris celebrates the world's most famous cycling race, capturing the journey of the 2025 Tour de France. Struck in 0.7137 ounces of 0.999 fine silver, the design creatively traces the route of the competition from its grand departure to its final sprint. The obverse of the coin features a dynamic cyclist casting a shadow as they pedal between two major landmarks. The starting point of Lille and the finishing destination of Paris are integrated directly into the design with clever typographic details. In a playful nod to local architecture, the letter 'i' in Lille is styled to represent the city's famous Belfry, while the letter 'a' in Paris takes the shape of the Arc de Triomphe. Framing this scene are spokes and a circular outline that mimic the look of a bicycle wheel. On the reverse, the focus shifts to the ultimate achievements of the race. The design showcases the four iconic leader jerseys of the Tour de France: the yellow, the green, the red polka dot, and the white. Nestled within these jersey markers are the face value of 10 Euros, the year 2025, and the initials RF, representing the French Republic. The official Tour de France logo and official hallmarks complete this side of the coin. With a limited mintage of 3,000 pieces, this proof-quality release stands as a beautiful tribute to athletic endurance and French geography.