This gilt bronze medal, minted in 1996 during France's Fifth Republic, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Commissariat Général du Plan, established on January 3, 1946. Crafted by engraver R. Mayot and produced by the Monnaie de Paris, it reflects the institution's pivotal role in France's post-war economic planning.
- Type: Commemorative Medal
- Date: 1996
- Mint: Monnaie de Paris
- Metal: Gilt Bronze
- Diameter: 80.5 mm
- Weight: 319 g
- Engraver: R. Mayot
- Edge: Smooth with "cornucopia BR. FL." inscription
The obverse features a stylized female profile within interlocking geometric shapes, symbolizing structured planning and progress. The reverse depicts the façade of the Commissariat Général du Plan building, accompanied by the signatures of Charles de Gaulle and S. Monned, marking the institution's founding. The inscriptions read: "COMMISSARIAT / GENERAL DU PLAN // 3 JANVIER / 1946 // 1996."
This medal is preserved in its original blue Monnaie de Paris case, making it a significant piece for collectors interested in French economic history and commemorative numismatics.
