2026 22.2 gram 80th Anni. The Little Prince in France The Arrival Silver Proof Coin

Embark on a celestial journey with The Arrival, a tribute coin that captures the wonder of discovery at the heart of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless tale. This .999 silver proof coin features a biplane soaring over desert dunes—a direct homage to the author’s own life as an aviator—carrying the Little Prince and his faithful companion, the fox. Below them lie symbolic relics: an aviator's helmet and a telescope, left behind as invitations to explore Earth’s mysteries. Above, an otherworldly sky blends sun, stars, and Saturn, suspending the scene between worlds just as the story itself bridges imagination and reality.

Crafted by the historic Monnaie de Paris, France’s oldest institution and official mint, this coin honours the 80th anniversary of the publication of The Little Prince in France. The obverse showcases the official anniversary logo—Little Prince resting his hand on the number 80—alongside the face value and inscriptions of “Le Petit Prince” in French, English, German, and Japanese, reflecting the universal reach of this literary masterpiece. Every detail adheres to the mint’s exacting standards, bearing the RF mark, the engraver’s signature, and the year 2026.

Presentation matches the coin’s significance: it arrives packaged in a case with a sleeve and certificate, ensuring both protection and authenticity. With a substantial 22.2 gram weight and a diameter of 37 mm, this limited mintage of 5,000 pieces offers collectors a tangible connection to a narrative that has inspired generations across more than 600 languages. The design doesn’t merely illustrate—it evokes the spirit of travel, curiosity, and poetic reflection that defines Saint-Exupéry’s legacy through the eyes of his star-born protagonist.

More than a commemorative piece, this silver proof coin is a visual chapter from a story that continues to resonate worldwide. By intertwining aviation motifs with planetary wonder, Monnaie de Paris transforms precious metal into memory and honoura The Little Prince exactly as he was imagined: forever gazing outward, ready for the next horizon.