1/4 euro France 2023 – Paris Paralympics 2024 – Wheelchair Basketball

On the occasion of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Monnaie de Paris pays homage to this renowned international competition with a collection dedicated to sport, its values, athletes and the heritage of the host country. Olympic and Paralympic Games are celebrated.

This coin is dedicated to the sport of wheelchair basketball. This sport laid the foundation for the Paralympic Games. Originally developed as a rehab event for wounded World War II veterans, wheelchair basketball has contributed to the development of parasports around the world. Combining speed, skill, chair control and team spirit, wheelchair basketball captures the essence of Paralympic sport. Today, wheelchair basketball is played in more than 105 countries around the world.

The reverse side of the series shows a view of Paris, where the Seine looks like an athletics track. The Eiffel Tower rises above the city and illuminates the competition. The PARIS2024 emblem completes this composition.

Series: Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Denomination: 1/4 euro
Weight: 17 gr
Diameter: 34mm
Metal: CuAlNi
Quality: UNC
Circulation: 1,000,000