France, Fifth Republic, 25th Anniversary Medal of Villages d'Enfants de France, 1981

This bronze medal, minted in 1981 during France's Fifth Republic, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of Villages d'Enfants de France. Produced by the Monnaie de Paris, it reflects the organization's dedication to supporting children in need.

• Type: Commemorative Medal
• Date: 1981
• Mint: Monnaie de Paris
• Metal: Bronze
• Diameter: 67 mm
• Weight: 150.28 g
• Edge: Smooth with "1981" and cornucopia "BRONZE" inscriptions

The obverse features three children and a dog running within a heart, symbolizing joy and unity, signed by the engraver Revol with the date '81. The reverse bears the inscription ".1956. - .1981. / VILLAGES D’ENFANTS S. O. S. / DE FRANCE." above outstretched children's hands, representing hope and support.

This medal is preserved in a brown cardboard box, making it a meaningful piece for collectors interested in French commemorative medals and social history.