2026 – 20 DOLLARS Silver PROOF – Ville de Nuit – Paris – CIT

Few roundabouts are as famous as the one at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. It is considered one of the most chaotic and unusual traffic intersections in the world. Although it has a diameter of 240 meters, there are no lane markings, so cars move, or rather, chaotically, within the space. Surprisingly, however, there are few accidents, even though cars from twelve major avenues converge there in a star shape, including the famous Champs-Élysées. This vibrant scene is especially impressive at night. And it is precisely this vibrant magic of the Parisian night that the coin captures. A bird's-eye snapshot. A symbiosis of architecture, streets, and nocturnal splendor. Like flashes of fire, the streets converge at the central point, the Arc de Triomphe, while the buildings are depicted in side views with great detail and realism. The illuminated streets crisscross the coin like lifelines, reflecting the vibrant nightlife of Paris. The accentuated representations of the buildings create a dramatic contrast with the luminous, golden streets. This is possible thanks to the possibilities of smartmiting® technology, which combines a black proof finish with partial gilding and coloring. This interplay of light and darkness creates the illusion of illuminating the city itself. Each of the twelve avenues is individually labeled, and the edge of the coin features the names of the 20 districts of Paris in micro-minting. The 3 oz silver coin is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide.