None (Souvenir Token / Medallion)
Pays de Savoie Souvenir Medal (Col des Aravis)
France · Modern
A bright gold-colored souvenir medal featuring a chimney sweep holding a ladder and the Savoy coat of arms on the obverse, and a fluffy sheep with mountains and the text 'Col des Aravis 1487m' on the reverse.
- Country
- France
- Year
- Modern
- Denomination
- None (Souvenir Token / Medallion)
- Metal
- Gold-plated brass or bronze alloy
- Grade
- Mint State / Uncirculated (Prooflike finish with brilliant luster)
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Overview
A bright gold-colored souvenir medal featuring a chimney sweep holding a ladder and the Savoy coat of arms on the obverse, and a fluffy sheep with mountains and the text 'Col des Aravis 1487m' on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued as a tourist souvenir or lucky token associated with the Col des Aravis mountain pass in the Savoy region of the French Alps. Souvenir tokens like this are popular items for travelers visiting specific regional landmarks and monuments.
Obverse (front)
Features a chimney sweep holding a ladder and a brush, standing next to the coat of arms of Savoy (a white cross on a red field, though rendered in single-tone relief here). Surrounding text reads 'PAYS DE SAVOIE' and 'Je porte BONHEUR!'.
Reverse (back)
Features a stylized fluffy sheep standing in front of mountain peaks. Top legend reads 'Col des Aravis 1487m' and bottom legend reads 'Atelier des Trésors' flanked by stars.
Estimated value
$2-$10
What drives this coin's value
Primarily valued as a personal souvenir or novelty item rather than for precious metal content.
Grade assessment
Mint State / Uncirculated (Prooflike finish with brilliant luster)
Mintage & rarity
Common tourist souvenir, mintage unrecorded.
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
As a common modern souvenir token, counterfeiting is extremely unlikely.
Notable varieties & errors
None known
Similar coins
French tourism medals, Monnaie de Paris tourist tokens, and various European regional exonumia.
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishing to preserve the gold-colored finish.
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