France 2013 5 Euro 1/2 g Gold Proof UNESCO – 850th Anniversary of Notre Dame de Paris

Description

Essential masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris welcomes every year more than 13 million visitors from around the world. Exceptional building whose construction began in 1163, Notre Dame is also a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In 2013, the cathedral celebrates 850 years of its construction. On this occasion, it will be equipped with new bells, including a tenor bell. The anniversary of the Notre Dame Cathedral mobilized the Monnaie de Paris who wanted to honor thee by dedicating a currency.

The face is a tribute to the architecture of the famous cathedral, with strong symbols: gargoyles, towers and the center of the rosette. The 850th anniversary of the start of construction is indicated with the name of the cathedral “Notre Dame.”