French euro coins catalog with values
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French Republic
Reform 2002 (coins minted since 1999)
Euro=100 euro cents
5 euro 2008
silver
EURO 5 / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE / Value within hexagon
RF / Sower, full length
Coin value - 10-15 USD
2 euro 2000 (1999-2006)
bi-metallic - nickel-brass/copper-nickel
2 EURO
RF / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE / 2000
Coin value - 3-4 USD
2 euro 2018 (2007- )
bi-metallic - nickel-brass/copper-nickel
2 EURO
RF / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE / 2018
Coin value - 3-4 USD
1 euro 2002 (1999-2006)
bi-metallic - copper-nickel/nickel-brass
1 EURO
RF / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE / 2002
Coin value - 2-3 USD
1 euro 2012 (2007- )
bi-metallic - copper-nickel/nickel-brass
1 EURO
RF / LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE / 2012
Coin value - 20-40 USD
50 euro cent 2001 (1999-2006)
brass
50 EURO CENT
RF / 2001
Coin value - ~1 USD
50 cents 2015 (2007- )
brass
50 EURO CENT
RF / 2015
Coin value - 8-12 USD
20 euro cent 1999 (1999-2006)
brass
20 EURO CENT
RF / 1999
Coin value - <1 USD
20 cents 2017 (2007- )
brass
20 EURO CENT
RF / 2017
Coin value - <1 USD
10 euro cent 1999 (1999-2006)
brass
10 EURO CENT
RF / 1999
Coin value - <1 USD
10 euro cent 2012 (2007- )
brass
10 EURO CENT
RF / 2012
Coin value - <1 USD
5 euro cent 2013 (1999- )
copper plated steel
5 EURO CENT
RF / 2013
Coin value - <1 USD
2 euro cent 2005 (1999- )
copper plated steel
2 EURO CENT
RF / 2005
Coin value - <1 USD
1 euro cent 2006 (1999- )
copper plated steel
1 EURO CENT
RF / 2006
Coin value - <1 USD
See also - commemorative euro of France
France
French Republic (fr. Republique
francaise)
Capital: Paris
Area: 551695 km2 (metropolis)
Population: 63.9 million (2013,
metropolis)
Official language: French
Currency before the introduction of the
euro: French franc = 100 centimes
Euro introduction date: 1 January 1999 in
cash, 1 January 2002 in cash
Head of State: President
Form of government:
presidential-parliamentary republic
On the national side of the euro coins of
the French Republic, it was initially decided to display one of the popular
themes: national symbols, works of art or famous personalities. 1240
works were submitted to the jury chaired by French Minister of Economy and
Finance Jean Artun. Of these, in June 1997, the commission selected
the best three, which were depicted on coins of different nominal groups.
The design of the national side of the
euro coins of France in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 euro cents belongs to the
artist Fabienne Courtiade.
She created the
collective image of Marianne - a feminine and young Frenchwoman who embodied the
rebellious spirit of the Republic.
Marianne is depicted as a young woman
wearing a Phrygian cap. Such a headdress has been known since
ancient Rome. It was worn by freed slaves, which was the reason for
using it as a symbol of freedom. It is assumed that the name
Marianne is derived from two female names: Marie and Anna, which were especially
popular in France in the 18th century.
In 1792, the National Assembly of France
adopted a resolution according to which a woman in a Phrygian cap and with a
spear in her hands should be depicted on the new state seal. Since
then, Marianne has become the national symbol of the country, the
personification of the French motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity."
Marianne's profile is depicted on the
state seal of the country, coins and postage stamps. French
sculptors and artists have repeatedly depicted her in their creations. Since
1875, the sculpture of Marianne has become an obligatory attribute of state
authorities.
On coins of 10, 20 and 50 euro cents, a
sower girl is depicted. It first appeared on French coins during
the Third Republic in 1897, thanks to the efforts of medallist artist Louis
Oscar Roty (Louis Oscar Roty, 18461911), president of the French Academy of
Arts. Modern image processing belongs to the engraver Laurent Jorio
(Laurent Jorio, b. 1973).
In subsequent years, the sower girl often
appeared on French coins of various denominations, and her image became one of
the main elements of French numismatic art.
The sower girl was depicted on the coins
of the French Republic of various denominations. On the left - 1
franc sample 1960-2000.
The 1 and 2 euro coins are decorated with
a stylized tree enclosed in a hexagon, representing life and continuity of
development. The design was created by artist Joaquin Jimenez
(Joaquin Jimenez, b. 1956). Around the main image is engraved the
motto of the French Revolution "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" ("Liberty,
Equality, Fraternity").
In many countries, the tree is considered
a symbol of nature, life, stability, unity and continuity of development. The
use of the hexagon is explained by the geographical shape of the country's
territory, which is often called "l'hexagone" (translated from French as
"hexagon").
The tree, with its roots in a hexagon and
flowering branches stretching towards the Eurostars, symbolizes France, its
independence and identity, combined with the desire for the unification of
Europe.
The famous French slogan "Liberte,
Egalite, Fraternite" was first formulated in 1789.
based on the Declaration of the Rights of
Man and of the Citizen. In 1790, Robespierre proposed to depict
this inscription on the flags of the National Guard, but his initiative was not
supported.
Officially, the expression "Liberty,
equality, fraternity" became the national French motto after the Revolution of
1848. This slogan became the main principle of the Second Republic and in 1848
was introduced into the constitution. It is also present in the
constitutions of 1946 and 1958.
The coins are minted at the Paris Mint. Its
designation on coins is the cornucopia.
Also on the coins there is the
designation of the head of the engraving workshop of the mint. Over
the years, this sign has been different:
- • 1994-2000 - Pierre Rodier - bee
- • March 1 - December 31, 2001 - Gerard Buquoy (Gerard Buquoy) - horseshoe
- • 2002-2003 - Serge Levet (Serge Levet) - heart with monograms L and S
- • 2003-2010 - Huben Larlviere - french horn with waves inside
- • 2011 — present. temp. - Yves Sampo (Yves Sampo) - a pentagon with inscribed abbreviations AG (Atelier de Gravure - "Engraving Workshop"), MP (Monnaie de Paris - "Paris Mint") and the initials YS (Yves Sampo).