2023 France €10 Silver Proof Excellence Series (Lacoste Racket)

• Contains .714 oz of fine silver.
• This magnificent shaped coin comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.
• Mintage of 6,000 coins.
• Obverse: Features the handle, similar to that of an actual tennis racket, with the engraving reflecting the reality of the object. A crocodile and ball are featured on the stringing design.
• Reverse: The same realism can be observed with only one additional detail: the manufacture year engraved at the top of the handle. The stringing is replaced by the emblematic cotton pique pattern. The stringing design also appears at the top of the polo shirt placed below the face value with the zeros resembling tennis balls.
• Guaranteed by the Monnaie de Paris.

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Lacoste 90th Anniversary
During a match played in the U.S. in 1923, 19-year-old Rene Lacoste was nicknamed the crocodile for his tenacity on the court. Embroidered from 1927 on a blazer and then on polo shirts, the stylized animal became the first visible logo on a garment. A man of many talents, blessed with a mind of steel, the champion won seven major singles tournaments and was a member of the victorious French team at the Davis Cup in 1927 and 1928. Bringing freedom to the moment to the foreground, his genius also consisted in defying sartorial convention. By shortening the sleeves of the customary shirt, he gave birth to the polo shirt. With this modern, light and universal wardrobe, he won over his fellow players and laid the foundations for the development of the Chemise Lacoste brand.

Monnaie de Paris
Founded in 1864, not only is Monnaie de Paris France's longest standing institution, but it is also the oldest enterprise in the world. Today, the mint strikes circulation coins for France, as well as beautiful gold and silver commemorative coin programs that are each intricately designed works of art. The mint is also home to a museum that hosts exhibitions, tours and workshops as well as the Guy Savoy Restaurant.