2026 Silver €10 Proof Agatha Christie - The Body in the Library

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Only $159.99 per coin
In this release from the Art of the Quill series, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to Agatha Christie's book, The Body in the Library, 50 years after her passing.
Coin Highlights:

• Contains .7137 oz of silver.
• Comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.
• Mintage of 3,000 coins.
• Obverse: Features the outstretched legs of a woman on a carpet, surrounded by open books. One foot is bare. In the foreground, Miss Marple, wearing a hat, is casting a malicious glance at the scene. In the background, a bookcase full of books frames a door that is slightly ajar, revealing a silhouette whose features cannot be distinguished. In the bookcase, the title The Body in the Library is spelled out by books.
• Reverse: Features several iconic quotations can be read, such as Voltaire’s “Le mieux est l’ennemi du bien”, Dante Alighieri’s “Lasciate ogne speranza voi ch'intrate ”, William Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be: that is the question” or Nietzsche’s “Was mich nicht umbringt, macht mich starker”. A feather is engraved in the center of the coin and underneath is the title of the series.
• Certified by the Monnaie de Paris.

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Agatha Christie
Born in 1890, Agatha Christie is one of the world's most widely read authors and remains an iconic figure in crime fiction. After several literary failures, she found success with The Mysterious Affair at Styles, published in 1920, which marked the first appearance of the famous detective Hercule Poirot. Later, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, triumphed selling nearly 8,000 copies. She went on to publish one or two novels a year, establishing her work as an essential reference.
Renowned for the subtlelty of her plots, the richness of her characters and the extreme care she took with details, Agatha Christie captivated millions of readers with her art of twists and turns, red herrings and cleverly concealed clues. She is still recognized today as the "Queen of Crime", her works continuing to inspire literature, theater and cinema.

Art of the Pen
In 2021, Monnaie de Paris inaugurated a series focused on literary styles and authors who have marked literature history in France and abroad. Each year, a different literary style is highlighted, including poetry, novels, philosophical essays and theatre. Authors who have left their mark on that year's literary style are celebrated. A common reverse to this series is developed. After celebrating poetry in 2021 and threatre in 2022, Monnaie de Paris will honor more authors in 2024.

Monnaie de Paris
Founded in 1864, not only is Monnaie de Paris France's longest standing institution, but it is also the oldest enterprise in the world. Today, the mint strikes circulation coins for France, as well as beautiful gold and silver commemorative coin programs that are each intricately designed works of art. The mint is also home to a museum that hosts exhibitions, tours and workshops as well as the Guy Savoy Restaurant.