10 Euro Silver Coin - Characters of French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac - 2012
### Characters of French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac 10 Euro - 22,2 Gram Silver - Proof - Mintage only 5,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box With the Series **Characters of French Literature**, the **Monnaie de Paris** celebrates famous figures of French literary history. The silver coin in proof quality is dedicated to **Cyrano de Bergerac**. The character is based on a fictional play written by Edmond Rostand in 1897, which describes in broad strokes the life of the real Cyrano de Bergerac. The motive of the silver coin shows a depiction of Cyrano. In the background, Roxane, who secretly loves him, can be seen on her balcony. The inscription "CYRANO DE BERGERAC" completes the design. On the reverse is the portrait of Edmond Rostand with the quote "A la fin de l'envoi, je le touche", an excerpt from the play "Cyrano de Bergerac". The denomination and year of issue are also part of the design. The limited commemorative coin **Characters of French Literature - Cyrano de Bergerac** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.