On September 3, 1973, the factory was inaugurated. Inheriting the style of Le Corbusier, the Pessac factory was designed by the Atelier Salier-Courtois-Lajus-Fouquet and is a remarkable architectural and industrial heritage. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its factory's inauguration, the Monnaie de Paris invites you to discover its hidden side through a mini-medal presented in a card. This design is a composition of different views of the PESSAC building, taken from archival photos. In the center, a hexagon symbolizes France; the number "50" appears within it. Discs reminiscent of coin blanks punctuate the creation in an original pattern.

The reverse of this medal is the classic Monnaie de Paris reverse used on souvenir medals. Added to the outer ring is the title "50 Years of PESSAC" as well as the anniversary dates "1973-2023". To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pessac and make it an exclusive item, the Monnaie de Paris has chosen to integrate an "U BLEAM" engraving into this medal, providing access to exclusive content on the history and secrets of the Pessac factory...