Molière: 400th Anniversary of his Birth - 1 Oz - Silver Collector Coin

In 2022, the Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, the greatest actor and playwright of the French theatre, on the 400th anniversary of his birth.

On the reverse of this coin, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, is shown in profile, The most famous French playwright is depicted in a theatrical setting: his hair merges with the curtain of the stage and the theatre boards are visible. Also present are two of the most iconic characters from his plays: the "Bourge" and "The Miser", whose "preciousness" is an allegory of the Comédie Française, which is also shown in the background. The Comédie Française, also known as Molière's House, is the theatre where Molière performed his last play, Healthy - Sick.