France

2020

This gold commemorative coin issued by France belongs to the Gold of the Pharaohs series and is dedicated to Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic rulers of Ancient Egypt. The reverse presents a detailed frontal depiction of Tutankhamun wearing the royal nemes headdress with the uraeus cobra, symbolizing divine authority and kingship. The obverse illustrates a richly symbolic Egyptian scene combining hieroglyphs, ritual elements, solar imagery, and stylized figures, evoking the religious and cosmological beliefs of ancient Egypt. Struck in gold, the coin highlights the artistic legacy, spiritual depth, and enduring fascination with pharaonic civilization.