Reunion Coins
The official currency of Réunion is the Euro, adopted in 2002 as part of the European Union. However, the monetary history of this French island in the Indian Ocean is rich and fascinating, reflecting its colonial past and its economic evolution.
Monetary history of Réunion
Before the adoption of the euro, Réunion used the Réunion franc, which was in circulation from 1945 to 2002. This currency was pegged to the French franc and was divided into 100 centimes. During the colonial period, the island used various currencies, including Dutch, Portuguese and French coins, reflecting the influence of European powers in the region.
Numismatic Milestones
An important milestone in the numismatics of Reunion was the issuance of commemorative coins in 1964 to celebrate the tercentenary of French settlement on the island. These coins, minted in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 francs, are now highly prized collector's items. Another significant event was the transition to the euro in 2002, which marked the end of the circulation of the Réunion franc and full monetary integration with metropolitan France and the European Union.
| Country | Reunion |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Saint-Denis |
| ISO2 | RE |
| ISO3 | REU |
| Catalogued coins | 56 |
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It is now part of the France coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Reunion coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
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.
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10 centimes (Bourbon Island)
5 centimes (French Department)
10 centimes (French Department)
25 centimes (French Department)
50 centimes
1 franc
1 franc
1 franc
1 franc
2 francs
5 francs
10 francs
10 francs
20 francs
20 francs
50 francs
100 francs
2 francs (Mule)
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