In 2002 to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Birth of Victor Hugo, the Monnaie de Paris released a very Limited Issue Victor Hugo 1.5 Euro Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .900 Silver.
The reverse depicts Gavroche from Les Miserables in colour while the obverse depicts a portrait of Victor Hugo. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 10,000 Worldwide
Finished to Monnaie de Paris Proof Quality in Solid .900 Silver
