Coins of FRANCE - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Monetary unit: Euro = 100 cents. Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2 euros.
National euro coins of France prevail in circulation,
but coins of other countries of the European Union circulate on an equal basis with them.
Coins in circulation:
1 cent Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The image of the portrait of Marianne - personification of the Free Republic, a reminder of the events of the French Revolution 1789-1794
2000, Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 16.25 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 2.30 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 605. Designer - Fabren Courtad.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
2 cents Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The image of the portrait of Marianne - personification of the Free Republic, a reminder of the events of the French Revolution 1789-1794
2001, Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 18.75 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 3.06 g. The edge is smooth, with a groove around the circumference. Circulation: 250 001 580. Designer - Fabren Courtad.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
5 cents Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The image of the portrait of Marianne - personification of the Free Republic, a reminder of the events of the French Revolution 1789-1794
1999, Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 21.25 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 3.92 g. Smooth edge. Circulation: 616. Designer - Fabren Courtad.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
10 cents Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The depiction of a woman sower, a traditional theme that appeared on French coins at the end of the XNUMXth century.
1999 Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 19.75 mm. Thickness - 1.93 mm. The weight - 4.10 g. Large ribbed edge. Circulation: 447 284 600. Designer - Lauren Jorlo.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
20 cents Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The depiction of a woman sower, a traditional theme that appeared on French coins at the end of the XNUMXth century.
2002 Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 22.25 mm. Thickness - 2.14 mm. The weight - 5.74 g. The edge is smooth, with seven notches. Circulation: 148 988 600. Designer - Lauren Jorlo.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
50 cents Reverse: RF (Republic of France). The depiction of a woman sower, a traditional theme that appeared on French coins at the end of the XNUMXth century.
1999 Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 24.25 mm. Thickness - 2.38 mm. The weight - 7.80 g. Ribbed edge. Circulation: 105 788 600. Designer - Lauren Jorlo.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
1 евро Reverse: RF (Republic of France). Symbolic "tree of life" inscribed in a hexagon. The tree represents development, life, nature and resilience. Roots are the past, inextricably linked with the crown - the future. Around the tree is the motto of the Republic: LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE (FREEDOM, EQUALITY, BROTHERHOOD). The hexagon symbolizes the stylized outlines of France.
2000 Bimetal. Gold-colored outer ring, nickel-brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5), white center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu93Ni7), clad on both sides with a more wear-resistant, also copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25). Diameter - 23.25 mm. Thickness - 2.33 mm. The weight - 7.50 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Circulation: 297. Designer - Joaquin Jimenez.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
2 евро Reverse: RF (Republic of France). Symbolic "tree of life" inscribed in a hexagon. The tree represents development, life, nature and resilience. Roots are the past, inextricably linked with the crown - the future. The hexagon symbolizes the stylized outlines of France. Around the tree is the motto of the Republic: LIBERTE, EGALITE, FRATERNITE (FREEDOM, EQUALITY, BROTHERHOOD).
1999 Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5).Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: regular and inverted number 2, interspersed with two asterisks. Circulation: 56 730 000. Designer - Joaquin Jimenez.
This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced annually since 1999
ISSUES OF ANNIVERSARY AND COMMEMORATIVE COINS FROM THE MUSEUM FUNDS:
2 euros. "French Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2008" Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is an inscription in five lines: 2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE, below - RF (Republic of France), in a circle - 12 stars.
2008 Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: regular and inverted number 2, interspersed with two asterisks. Circulation: 20.
The coin was put into circulation in July 2008
2 euros. "10th anniversary of the European Economic and Monetary Union" Reverse: A schematic representation of a person holding a Euro symbol. Above there is a semicircular inscription: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, under the figurine - an inscription in French UEM 1999 - 2009.
2009, Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: regular and inverted number 2, interspersed with two asterisks.
The coin was issued on January 1, 2009
2 euros. "50 years of the Elysee Treaty in Europe" Reverse: In the center - portraits of General Charles de Gaulle (left) and Konrad Adenauer (right), under the portraits - their autographs. Under the portrait of Adenauer is the mark of the Paris Mint. Text between portraits in four lines: 50 ANS JAHRE 2013 (50 YEARS 2013 - in French and German). At the top of the Coin there is an inscription in French: TRAITE DE L'ELYSEE, below in German: ELYSEE-VERTRAG. In the lower right corner - the designation of the issuer - the letters RF. Along the outer ring are 12 stars of the European Union.
2013 Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: regular and inverted number 2, interspersed with two asterisks. Designers - Alina Hoyer and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer (Berlin).
The coin was issued on January 22, 2013 A similar coin, but with the designation of the Berlin Mint and the issuing country (D), was issued by Germany.
2 euros. "70th Anniversary of the Normandy Landing" Reverse: In the center - a combination of symbols related to the memorable date. The inscription "Dday" reflects the roundness of the tank track (letter "D") and the nose of the assault ship (letter "y"). The top line is the barrel of the tank, above which the dates are posted: 1944 - 2014. On the left is the designation of the issuer - RF. Below - the inscription: "70e anniversaire du Débarquement" (70 years of landing). At the bottom of the Coin there is a stylized Normandy seashore with traces of the boots of the Allied troops. On the waves in three lines are the words of the first verse of "Autumn Song" by Paul Verlaine. At the base of the insert there are signs of the Paris Mint (cornucopia) and its director. Along the outer ring are 12 stars of the European Union.
2014, Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: regular and inverted number 2, interspersed with two asterisks. Circulation: 3 (UNC), 000 (BU), 000 (Proof).
The coin was released on June 13, 2014
