2026 1/4 oz France Gold 80 YEARS L'ÉQUIPE - SOCCER PP

L’Équipe, the French daily newspaper

Since 1946, the newspaper L'Équipe has been covering the great history of sport. Founded February, 28th 1946, the daily newspaper quickly established itself as an essential reference, celebrating the achievements, emotions and universal values of sport. From the Olympic Games to Grand Slam tournaments, from the roads of the Tour de France to the pitches of the biggest stadiums, L'Équipe has accompanied every generation of sports enthusiasts. Through its legendary front pages, reports and feature stories, the newspaper has captured the essence of sport.

In 2026, to celebrate L'Équipe's 80th anniversary, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to the spirit of sport and those who write about it every day. This exclusive collection combines a passion for sport with the art of engraving, immortalising on these coins the emotions, disciplines and heroes that have marked generations of readers and supporters.

The obverse of this coin celebrates an iconic French sport: soccer. It depicts a soccer player taking a shot. Engraved in the background are historic front pages from L'Équipe dedicated to soccer, recalling the great emotions and memorable events that have shaped the legends of these sports over the decades.

On the reverse, the headlines and names of the sports are reproduced in a graphic style inspired by the press, evoking the typography of newspapers and highlighting the link between sporting history and the media heritage of L'Équipe. The mention "RF", the yeardate, the face value and the mintmarks of Joaquin Jimenez and Monnaie de Paris also featured.