Hello Kitty was born on 1 November 1974 in the suburbs of London.
She's as tall as three apples, her major signature consists in a red ribbon that she always wears on her left ear, and she has a very big heart. Her favourite word is friendship! As Hello Kitty always says, "you can never have too many friends!”
Over the years, she has become one of the most unique pop characters, a symbol of the Japanese kawaii tradition, a global social icon and a source of inspiration for everyone.
To mark her 50th anniversary, Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to this iconic character by minting collector coins featuring the one and only Hello Kitty.
This shaped coin pays tribute to Hello Kitty, one of the most unique and interesting pop characters ever created, a symbol of the Japanese tradition of kawaii (cuteness) and a global social icon. The heart represents Hello Kitty's values of happiness and kindness, inclusiveness and simplicity.
The reverse features ribbons, the main signature that she always wears on her left ear. The words "50th birthday" are also present as a reminder of her birthday. Hello Kitty holds the face value, the wording "RF" and the year 2024 are present on the coin.
The Collection
In this collection, it's not just the General Engraver who expresses himself, but also the grandfather that I am! We had a lot of fun representing this endearing character that my granddaughters adore. Beyond this personal aspect, the graphic interest of this collection was to see Hello Kitty move from one cut to another according to the coins; she is sometimes Japanese in traditional dress and then becomes a perfect Parisian, showing the range of different outfits she has worn over the last 50 years.
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