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France Coins

French numismatics is rich in history and diversity. France currently uses the euro as its official currency since its introduction in 2002. However, its monetary history is much more extensive and fascinating, spanning centuries of political and economic change.

The French franc: predecessor of the euro

Prior to the adoption of the euro, the official currency of France was the French franc. Introduced in 1360 during the reign of John II, the franc underwent numerous transformations over the centuries. During the French Revolution, the germinal franc was established in 1803, which remained the primary monetary unit until the arrival of the euro. The French franc witnessed important historical events, such as the creation of the Latin Monetary Union in 1865.

Milestones in French numismatics

French numismatics has several significant milestones. Among them is the minting of the "écu d'or" in 1266 by Louis IX, one of the first European gold coins of the Middle Ages. Another turning point was the introduction of the silver franc in 1575 by Henry III. In more recent times, the issuance of commemorative coins has gained popularity, celebrating historical events, personalities and French cultural achievements, thus contributing to the country's rich numismatic tradition.

Country France
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Coin Euro (EUR)
Continent Europa
Capital city Paris
ISO2 FR
ISO3 FRA
Catalogued coins 1811

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Ancient coins of France

To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of France.

Second Republic 1848-1852 Napoleon III 1852-1870 Republic/former Franco 1870-1960 Vichy Government 1940-1944 New French Franc 1960-2001 Euro 1999-?

The most valuable coins

The most valuable France coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Coin catalogs related to France

You can consult other coins related to France, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.

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20 euro cent (Josephine Baker)

FO#23996 KM#3324
Price: 0,20€
Year: 2024
Period: Euro
Weight: 5,74 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 22,25 mm
Edge: Smooth with 7 notches

2 euro

FO#806 KM#1414
Price: 0,14€ - 19,68€
Year: 2007-2023
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

2 euro

FO#183 KM#1289
Price: 1,89€ - 45,82€
Year: 1999-2006
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

1 franc

FO#416 KM#925.1
Price: 0,01€ - 126,56€
Year: 1960-2001
Period: New French Franc
Weight: 6,00 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 euro

FO#182 KM#1288
Price: 0,62€ - 27,17€
Year: 1999-2006
Period: Euro
Weight: 7,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 23,25 mm
Edge: Segmented rifling

50 euro cent (Marie Curie)

FO#24004 KM#3325
Price: 0,50€
Year: 2024
Period: Euro
Weight: 7,80 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 24,25 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 centimes

FO#410 KM#930
Price: 0,02€ - 634,50€
Year: 1962-2000
Period: New French Franc
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 euro cent

FO#181 KM#1287
Price: 0,28€ - 9,15€
Year: 1999-2006
Period: Euro
Weight: 7,80 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 24,25 mm
Edge: Scalloped

10 centimes

FO#408 KM#929
Price: 0,01€ - 999,99€
Year: 1962-2001
Period: New French Franc
Weight: 3,00 g
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 franc

FO#411 KM#931.1
Price: 0,01€ - 250,07€
Year: 1965-2001
Period: New French Franc
Weight: 4,50 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

2 euro (New design)

FO#20158 KM#3065
Price: 1,93€ - 3,81€
Year: 2022-2024
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

5 centimes

FO#407 KM#933
Price: 0,01€ - 661,71€
Year: 1966-1998
Period: New French Franc
Weight: 2,30 g
Composition: Aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 17,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 euro (Lawyer and Politician Simone Veil (1927 - 2017.) )

FO#19818 KM#2459
Price: 1,99€ - 3,55€
Year: 2018
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

20 euro cent

FO#803 KM#1411
Price: 0,05€ - 2,51€
Year: 2007-2023
Period: Euro
Weight: 5,74 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 22,25 mm
Edge: Smooth with 7 notches

2 euro (100th Anniversary First World War-Bleuet de France)

FO#15386 KM#2458
Price: 2,11€ - 2,82€
Year: 2018
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

5 euro cent

FO#178 KM#1284
Price: 0,01€ - 3,17€
Year: 1999-2024
Period: Euro
Weight: 3,92 g
Composition: Copper plated steel
Diameter: 21,25 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 euro cent

FO#802 KM#1410
Price: 0,06€ - 0,54€
Year: 2007-2023
Period: Euro
Weight: 4,10 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 19,75 mm
Edge: Scalloped

2 euro (30th Anniversary of the Music Festival)

FO#4069 KM#1789
Price: 2,02€ - 3,61€
Year: 2011
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

2 euro (XXXIII Summer Olympic Games -Olympic Torch)

FO#22347 KM#3344
Price: 2,46€ - 3,29€
Year: 2024
Period: Euro
Weight: 8,50 g
Composition: Bimetalica
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Edge: Ribbed with inscription

10 euro cent

FO#179 KM#1285
Price: 0,03€ - 36,16€
Year: 1999-2006
Period: Euro
Weight: 4,10 g
Composition: Copper-aluminium-zinc-stannous (Nordic gold)
Diameter: 19,75 mm
Edge: Scalloped

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