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Air France Concorde — Inaugural Paris to New York Commemorative Medal — 1976
Issued by the prestigious Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) to celebrate the historic first commercial Concorde service from Paris to New York on 22 January 1976.
✨ The Design:
• Obverse: Concorde flying above the iconic New York skyline, including the Empire State Building
• Inscription: "CONCORDE PREMIER VOL PARIS–NEW YORK — FIRST FLIGHT PARIS–NEW YORK AIR FRANCE"
• Marked: "ARGENT BRONZE" — high-quality silver-plated bronze
• Weight: 172g | Diameter: approx 68mm — substantial, impressive piece
📦 Presentation:
• Comes in its original cream/gold presentation folder marked "AIR FRANCE Concorde • MONNAIE DE PARIS"
• The medal sits snugly in its fitted recess — a beautiful complete set
✅ Condition:
• Medal: Excellent — crisp details, clear hallmarks, no damage
• Case: Very good — minor age-related wear only, structurally perfect
A wonderful piece of aviation history — rare and highly collectible, especially in its original presentation sleeve.
