Breast Cancer Awareness Coin Set, France, 2017

This set features 8 euro coins minted in ‘brilliant uncirculated’ quality, with the 2017 year of issue. The pink ribbon, established in 1992, is internationally recognized as the emblem of Breast Cancer Awareness. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, the pink ribbon was created by Evelyn H. Lauder of Estée Lauder and Alexandra Peney of Self Magazine. Chosen for its association with femininity, joy, and gentleness, the pink color stands in stark contrast to cancer, symbolizing hope and perseverance in the battle against this disease. Over the past two decades, more than 100 million pink ribbons have been distributed worldwide.