France The Little Prince Book 10€ silver coins 2026

France The Little Prince Book 10€ silver coins 2026    

Diameter 37 mm

Metal SILVER 999‰

Weight 22.2 g

Qualité Proof   

Mintage 5000

Millésime 2026 Valeur faciale 10€ First published in France in 1946, The Little Prince of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is much more than a children's story: it is a universal work that spans generations, celebrating poetry, friendship and wonder at the world. Translated into 627 languages and dialects, this timeless story has become one of the most widely read and translated books in the world.

Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint Exupéry, The Little Prince was first published in 1943 in New York in English and French, before being released in France in 1946 by Gallimard, where it became a bestseller, selling over 15 million copies.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of this iconic work in France, Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to the little traveller from the stars with a collection illustrating 80 years of adventures and journeys, highlighting the different modes of transport associated with the adventures of The Little Prince.

Airplanes, planets, compasses, telescopes and luggage are combined in original designs that call for adventure.

The Little Prince is an initiatory tale in which the main character leaves his planet to discover others.

On the reverse side, the logo for the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince, composed of the character's bust leaning on his hand in front of the number 80, overlooks the face value.

Along the edge, the inscription ‘The Little Prince’ in French, English, German and Japanese recalls the universal dimension of the character.

The RF mark, the marks of the engraving workshop and the master engraver, and the year 2026 are also featured.