France Euro Coins
Over 1,200 designs were considered for the national side of the French coins. A panel chaired by the Minister
for Economic Affairs and Finance chose three designs, each for certain specific denominations. The panel consisted
of experts in numismatics, artists, a former Member of the European Commission (Christine Scrivener), Members of
Parliament, the French Mint Director Emmanuel Constans, the General Engraver Pierre Rodier and the actress Irene
Jacob, along with members of professional bodies. Please take a look at
The French National Mint
The minor series was designed by Fabienne Courtiade, the middle one by Laurent Jorio and the major two coins are
by Joaquim Jimenez. All designs share the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint as well as the letters "RF"
for Republique Francaise (French Republic). In the French Euro Zone the overseas territories of French Guiana,
Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion are also included.
The French 2 euro coin edge inscription
| Edge |
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| The sequence "2 * *" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted |
Mintmarks on French euro coins
| Monnaie de Paris
| 1999, 2000 |
2001, 2002 |
2003 |
2004 - 2010 |
2011 - Present |
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Cornucopia
Monnaie de Paris |
Bee
Pierre Rodier |
Horseshow
Gerard Buquoy |
Stylized heart
Serge Levet |
Hunting horn, wave and fish
Hubert Lariviere |
Pentagon with the letters AG, MP and YS
Yves Sampo |
France
2 euros -
A stylised tree with the motto Liberte Egalite Fraternite
Depicts a tree, symbolising life, continuity and growth, contained in a hexagon and encircled by the motto of the French Revolution, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. The slogan outlived the revolution, and later became the rallying cry of activists, who ... [ More ]
| Year |
Mintage |
Price |
Shop |
| 2017 |
Unknown |
€ 7.09 |
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| 2016 |
Unknown |
€ 7.76 |
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| 2015 |
Unknown |
€ 7.76 |
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| 2013 |
Unknown |
€ 5.67 |
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| 2012 |
37,000,000 pieces |
€ 7.83 |
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| 2011 |
36,000,000 pieces |
€ 7.09 |
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| 2002 |
153,600,000 pieces |
€ 6.35 |
Buy |
| 2000 |
171,120,000 pieces |
- |
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| 1999 |
56,695,000 pieces |
- |
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France
1 euro -
A stylised tree with the motto Liberte Egalite Fraternite
Depicts a tree, symbolising life, continuity and growth, contained in a hexagon and encircled by the motto of the French Revolution, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. The slogan outlived the revolution, and later became the rallying cry of activists, who ... [ More ]
| Year |
Mintage |
Price |
Shop |
| 2002 |
129,300,000 pieces |
- |
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| 2000 |
297,270,000 pieces |
- |
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| 1999 |
301,050,000 pieces |
€ 5.60 |
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