Step into the grandeur of Parisian culture with this extraordinary silver Proof release from Monnaie de Paris, issued to celebrate two major milestones in 2025: the 200th anniversary of architect Charles Garnier’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the inauguration of the legendary Palais Garnier.
This beautifully crafted coin pays tribute to one of the world’s most celebrated opera houses and the magnificent artworks that adorn its auditorium ceiling. The obverse features the vibrant masterpiece created by Marc Chagall in 1964, commissioned for the Palais Garnier ceiling and renowned for its luminous colours, movement, and homage to great composers. Hidden in real life behind the grand chandelier, the central medallion is revealed here in full detail.
The reverse showcases the original 1872 ceiling painting by Jules-Eugène Lenepveu, Les Muses et les heures du jour et de la nuit. Rich in classical symbolism, the design also incorporates the denomination and République Française within the framework of the historic chandelier grille. Surrounding mouldings recreate the ornate décor of the real ceiling, bringing both masterpieces together in one remarkable collectible.
Struck in .999 fine silver to Proof quality, with a limited mintage of only 3,000 coins worldwide, this is a refined collector’s piece for lovers of art, architecture, opera, and rare European coinage.
