Product code: 000050075148
First published in France in 1946, Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is much more than a children's story: it is a universal work that crosses generations, celebrating poetry, friendship and wonder in front of the world. Translated into 627 languages and dialects, this timeless tale has become one of the most read and translated works 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 coming out in 1946 in France by the Gallimard editions where it became a bestseller sold in more than 15 million copies.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the publication in France of this emblematic work, the Mint of Paris pays tribute to the little traveler from the stars through a collection that illustrates 80 years of adventures and travel and highlighting the different means of transport associated with the adventures of the Little Prince. Thus, planes, planet, compass, telescopes and luggage mix in the original creations and invite you to adventure. The story The Little Prince is in fact an initiatory story in which the main character leaves his planet to go and discover others. Highlighting the journey, the Paris Mint also pays tribute directly to Antoine de Saint Exupéry, himself a great traveler for his profession as an aviator.
Opposite, the Little Prince and the fox are arranged in a wide-open book that seems to float in the starry sky in the background. Each bent on an edge of the book, the two characters seem to be looking for something. Near the Little Prince, a storm lamp and a compass show that the child and his friend are in full exploration, ready to put light on the shadow areas and head into the abysses of the space in which they are. The open book serves them not only as a literal means of transport, but also reminds them of the support that has been carrying the story of the Little Prince for 80 years. It gives life to the most beautiful stories and makes dreams possible. In the sky where a single planet floats among the stars is written the name "The Little Prince" along the list of the room.
On the reverse, the logo of the 80th anniversary of the Little Prince, composed of the torso of the character resting on his hand in front of the number 80, dominates the nominal value. For the entire duration of the list, the inscription of the name "The Little Prince" in French, English, German and Japanese recalls the universal dimension of the character. We also find the RF mention, the differences of the engraving laboratory and the general engraver as well as the 2026 vintage