{"id":36277,"date":"2026-01-06T17:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olikrom.com\/?p=36277"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:44:23","slug":"monnaie-de-paris-collaboration-between-expertise-and-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olikrom.com\/en\/blog-olikrom\/customer-case-studies\/collaboration-monnaie-de-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"[Monnaie de Paris] Collaboration between expertise and innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Through the Space Odyssey collection, the Monnaie de Paris is initiating a dialogue between historical expertise and contemporary research into materials, drawing on OliKrom's expertise to give collectible coins a whole new dimension.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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A collaboration in the service of contemporary creation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For more than eleven centuries, the Monnaie de Paris has embodied a rare combination of historical continuity, artisanal excellence, and innovative capacity. An iconic monetary institution and one of the oldest companies still in operation in the world, it has continually evolved to bring coinage into the modern era, creating a dialogue between heritage and contemporary technologies.<\/p>\n

This dynamic is fully expressed in the \u201cSpace Odyssey\u201d<\/strong> collection, designed in collaboration with astronaut Thomas Pesquet. Conceived as true narrative objects, these collector coins explore the adventure of space through symbolic design, innovative finishes and, for the first time, the integration of sensitive chromatic effects developed in collaboration with OliKrom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A look back at the origins of this project, the expertise brought to bear, and the challenges that shaped this encounter between material, color, and narrative.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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When innovation meets an exceptional institution<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why this collaboration ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The collaboration between Monnaie de Paris<\/strong> and OliKrom<\/strong> was born out of a shared vision: that of demanding creativity, where the material is at the heart of the project.<\/p>\n

As part of the \u201cSpace Odyssey\u201d<\/strong> collection, the Monnaie de Paris wanted to explore new material and color effects<\/strong> that would enrich the narrative of the coins and enhance their immersive quality. To achieve this ambition, OliKrom was called upon for its unique expertise in smart pigments<\/strong> and research and development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There were multiple challenges<\/strong>. The aim was to incorporate a visible innovation while complying with monetary standards, both in terms of aesthetics and technology. The color was not to be a mere decorative effect but a meaningful element<\/strong>, directly linked to the space theme and the desired experience.<\/p>\n

This collaborative effort marks the starting point for a project in which science, design, and industrial expertise<\/strong> advance together, laying the foundations for a demanding and profoundly innovative collaboration.<\/p>\n

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How did the project take shape ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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With a strong artistic vision in mind, the teams embarked on an exploratory process to examine the various possibilities. OliKrom was brought on board early on to propose color schemes that would complement the coin designs while remaining compatible with coin manufacturing processes. This upstream approach allowed development to focus not on a standard solution, but on a formulation specifically designed for the project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The research and testing phases then set the pace for the project's progress. Each stage was the subject of constant discussions with the technical teams at the Monnaie de Paris, to ensure that the innovation was seamlessly integrated into centuries-old expertise.<\/p>\n

This dialogue between artistic intention and scientific response has given shape to a currency where innovation and tradition do not oppose each other, but reinforce each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Did you know ?<\/h2>\n

The Monnaie de Paris, a unique institution in the world...<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Created in 864<\/strong> by the\u00a0Edict of P\u00eetres, the Monnaie de Paris's initial mission was to streamline the minting of the kingdom's currency<\/strong> and combat counterfeiting<\/strong>. Since then, it has never ceased its activity.<\/p>\n

It has three main missions <\/strong>:<\/p>\n