Commemorating a Star
June 9, 2026
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, the Monnaie de Paris is featuring the actress on the 2026 release of its Women of the World series. The series began in 2016 with issues dedicated to Queen Clotilde, Queen Mathilde, and Joan of Arc. The 2025 release honored Josephine Baker, an American and French activist, dancer, singer, and actress.
Monroe’s portrait appears in the center of the obverse, surrounded by stars in a nod to those on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her name also frames the portrait, and 2026 appears below. The reverse includes film reels, a microphone, flowers, and hearts with Monroe’s signature in the center.
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