France Silver Coin Louvre 2022 Proof 22.2 g

France Collectible Silver Coin French Excellence – Louvre 2022 Proof, 22.2 g of Pure Silver 0.999

Issued in 2022 by Monnaie de Paris in partnership with the Louvre Museum, this Proof silver coin contains 22.2 g of 0.999 fine silver. The denomination is 10 euro, and the mintage is limited to 5,000 pieces. The release forms part of the French Excellence series, celebrating two historic institutions located on opposite banks of the Seine. The coin is dedicated to the theme “Treasures of Egypt” and commemorates the 200th anniversary of the deciphering of hieroglyphs (1822–2022) and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Its shape reproduces the Great Sphinx of Tanis exhibited in the Louvre. The reverse features the gilded bronze case of Divine worshipper Shepenupet, with the god Amun depicted along the central axis watching over the young Tutankhamun. A pyramid appears at the bottom as a symbol of heritage continuity, alongside the cartouches of Tutankhamun. The face value and RF initials are displayed at the center, along with the mintmark.