Modern commemorative gold coins of France

Modern commemorative gold coins of France

Modern commemorative gold coins of France are minted by Monnaie de Paris (French Mint), a state-owned commercial company. The coins of French production have a distinctive sign − a tiny the horn of plenty on the reverse, guaranteeing high quality of the sample. On the French commemorative gold coins, you can also find another sign − the seal of the famous Master Engraver Hubert Lariviere, who developed the unique design of most coins.

Coins issued in 2002

  • “Europa-2002” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Europa-2002” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 15.5 g.
  • “Europa-2002” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31 g.
  • “Europa-2002” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight −155.55 g.
  • “Merci Le Franc” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “75th Anniversary of alone Atlantic crossing” coin, the material used in the production − gold .900, 1.50 euro denomination, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
  • “75th Anniversary of alone Atlantic crossing” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “75th Anniversary of alone Atlantic crossing” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 60 mm, weight − 155.55 g.
  • “World cup Soccer 2002 “Allez La France” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 30 g.
  • “Mont Saint-Michel” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
  • “Mont Saint-Michel” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Montmartre” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
  • “Montmartre” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Children’s Euro” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 12.5 g.
  • “Children’s Euro” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 15 mm, weight − 3.11 g.
  • “Cinderella” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Pinocchio” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Snow White” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Bicentennial of Victor Hugo’s birth” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22 g.
  • “Bicentennial of Victor Hugo’s birth” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155.5 g.
  • “Bicentennial of Victor Hugo’s birth” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.

French gold coins 2002

Coins issued in 2003

  • “Europa 2003” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
  • “Europa 2003” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
  • “Europa 2003” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Europa 2003” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Europa 2003” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31.1 g.
  • “Europa 2003” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .929, weight − 155.2 g.
  • “Alice in Wonderland” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Hansel and Gretel” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Sleeping Beauty” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world − Flight Paris Tokyo” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world − The Normandie” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world − The Orient Express” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.

French gold coins 2003

Coins issued in 2004

  • “Europa 2004” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
  • “Europa 2004” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
  • “Europa 2004” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Europa 2004” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .930, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Europe 2004” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31.1 g.
  • “Europa 2004” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155.2 g.
  • “Napoleon’s 1st bicentenay of coronation” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 21 mm, weight − 6.41 g.
  • “AVIGNON and the Palace of the Popes” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “The Sower 2004” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world- Les Messageries Maritimes” coin is dedicated to one of the largest French shipping companies founded by Napoleon II. 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world-Les Grands Express Aériens” coin is dedicated to the French airline, which became one of the first commercial air carriers in the world. 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Travelling around the world-The Trans-Siberian” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “BARTHOLDI Centenary of his death” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Aladdin” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Peter Pan” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.

French gold coins 2004

Coins issued in 2005

  • “Austerlitz-Bicentennial of the victory” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 21 mm, weight − 6.41 g.
  • “Austerlitz-Bicentennial of the victory” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Hello Kitty in the spectacle” coin is dedicated to Hello Kitty, a well-known character of Japanese pop culture. 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Hello Kitty and Daniel in Versailles” coin is dedicated to Hello Kitty, a well-known character of Japanese pop culture. 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31,104 g.
  • “JULES VERNE − 20 000 leagues under the sea” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8,45 g.
  • “JULES VERNE − Around the world in 80 days” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “JULES VERNE − From the Earth to the Moon” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “The 50th anniversary of the European flag” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “The Sower” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.

French gold coins 2005

Coins issued in 2006

  • “ACF − 100th Anniversary of the ACF’s 1st Grand Prix” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Arc de Triomphe” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Benjamin Franklin” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “BERNADOTTE Marshal under Napoleon” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Jules Verne − Five Weeks in a balloon” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Jules Verne: Michel Strogoff” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Paul Cezanne” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “The Sower” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.

French gold coins 2006

Coins issued in 2007

  • “The Sower” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “The Sower” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 14 mm, weight − 1.244 g.
  • “Airbus A380” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Airbus A380” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31,105 g.
  • “Aristide de Sousa Mendes Consul of Portugal” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Astérix − La Liberté” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Hergé and Tintin” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Horseriding Pekin” coin is dedicated to a sport event, in which the employees of Paris Mint took part. 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “La Fayette” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Paul Emil Victor” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8,45 g.
  • “Pont-Neuf” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “RENAULT F1” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “The Cannes festival” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Vauban” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “World Cup Rugby” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • ” World Cup Rugby” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Year of the Pig” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Astérix et Cléopâtre” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • ” Brocéliande” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Edgar Degas” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “Stanislas Leszczynski” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “The Little Prince and the fox” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • “The Little Prince laying on the grass” coin, 20 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm, weight − 17 g.
  • ” Astérix − Le bouclier Arverne ” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31,105 g.
  • “The Little Prince on his planet” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31,105 g.
  • “Tintin et Milou” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 31,105 g.

French gold coins 2007

Coins issued in 2008

  • “Kanei-Tsuho” coin. So called the ancient Japanese coins, France issued its own series in honor of the signing of another treaty of friendship with Japan. 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “50th Anniversary of the European Parliament” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Tableau japonais” coin is dedicated to the traditional Japanese style of painting, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Taleau français” coin is dedicated to the traditional French style of painting, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Terre Adélie” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Year of the Rat” coin, 10 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.

French gold coins 2008

Coins issued in 2009

  • “Astronomy” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm, weight − 8.45 g.
  • “Auguste Renoir” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 30×21 mm.
  • “Ettorre Bugatti” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Ettorre Bugatti” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Claude Monet” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 30×21 mm.
  • “Happy Luke” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Year of the Ox” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Fall” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Berlin Wall 20th anniversary Fall” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Berlin Wall 20th anniversary Fall” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Berlin Wall 20th anniversary Fall” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “40th Anniversary of the Concorde” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “40th Anniversary of the Concorde” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “40th Anniversary of the Concorde” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “Gustave Eiffel”coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Gustave Eiffel” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “50th Anniversary of the Court of Human Rights” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 13.9 mm.
  • “50th Anniversary of the Court of Human Rights” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “50th Anniversary of the Court of Human Rights” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm.
  • “50th Anniversary of the Court of Human Rights” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “FIFA Football World Cup 2010 in South Africa” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “FIFA Football World Cup 2010 in South Africa” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “FIFA Football World Cup 2010 in South Africa” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, the diameter of the sample is 50 mm.

French gold coins 2009

Coins issued in 2010

  • “Cluny Abbey, 1100th Anniversary” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 11 mm.
  • “Cluny Abbey, 1100th Anniversary” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Cluny Abbey, 1100th Anniversary” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Cluny Abbey, 1100th Anniversary” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “50 years of the New Franc” coin, 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 13.9 mm.
  • “50 years of the New Franc” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “50 years of the New Franc” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm.
  • “Year of the Tiger” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Blake and Mortimer” coin is dedicated to a series of French comics, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Mother Teresa” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Mother Teresa” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Mother Teresa” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Georges Pompidou Center” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Georges Pompidou Center” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Georges Pompidou Center” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 35 mm.
  • “Georges Braque” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 30×21 mm.
  • “Georges Braque” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 53×37 mm.

French gold coins 2010

Coins issued in 2011

  • “30th Anniversary of the International Music Day” coin is dedicated to the French music festival. 5 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 11 mm.
  • “30th Anniversary of the International Music Day” coin is dedicated to the French music festival. 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “30th Anniversary of the International Music Day” coin is dedicated to the French music festival. 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “30th Anniversary of the International Music Day” coin is dedicated to the French music festival. 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, the diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “10 years of Starter Kit” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “10 Years of Starter Kit” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm.
  • “10 Years of Starter Kit” coin, 250 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Jacques Cartier” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Jacques Cartier” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Jacques Cartier” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Jacques Cartier” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “Hercules” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, the diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “Olympic Games: XXII Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
  • “Famous Sports Clubs: Rugby − Racing Metro 92” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Cosette” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Nana” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, sample diameter is 50 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: The Stranger” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .999, sample diameter is 50 mm.
  • “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France: Charlemagne” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France: Charles II Bald” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.

French gold coins 2011

Coins issued in 2012

  • “20 Years of Eurocorps − French and German Friendship” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “20 Years of Eurocorps − French and German Friendship” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm.
  • “20 Years of Eurocorps − French and German Friendship” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “20 Years of Eurocorps − French and German Friendship” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 65 mm.
  • “10th anniversary of the Euro” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “10th anniversary of the Euro” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 31 mm.
  • “10th anniversary of the Euro” coin, 250 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Great French painters and sculptors” coin, 100 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .950, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Great French painters and sculptors” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Hercules” coin, 1000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, the diameter of the sample is 39 mm.
  • “Hercules” coin, 5000 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, the diameter of the sample is 45 mm.
  • “Olympic Games: XXX Olympic Games London − Judo” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Olympic Games: XXX Olympic Games London − Judo” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Cyrano de Bergerac” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: D’Artagnan” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
  • “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Puss In Boots” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
  • “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: Hugo Capet” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: Philip II August” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: St. Louis” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Year of the Dragon” coin, 50 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .920, diameter of the sample is 22 mm.
  • “Year of the Dragon” coin, 200 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .9999, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
  • “Year of the Dragon” coin, 500 euro denomination, the material used in the production − gold .900, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.

French gold coins 2012

The cost of coins

Gold French commemorative coins, both modern and vintage, produced by the French Mint are rather highly appreciated by investors and collectors. The cost of each sample of modern coins varies depending on the place of the auction or the trading platform. On average, one gold French coin is bought for 500-800 euro, and the cost of the rarest samples (for example, the 2002 edition) can reach 1500 euro.

Interesting Facts

  • In 2008, due to the global economic crisis, there was a shortage of silver pieces for coins at Mints of France, the USA and Canada. Later, the French Mint confirmed this information, saying that the volumes of coinage silver commemorative coins will be limited next year. Instead of them they planned to increase the number of gold coins mintage.
  • Until 2008 inclusive, the design of French commemorative coins was developed by the famous master Hubert Lariviere, whose mark can be seen on each sample. The mark represents a French horn, in the bend of which two wavy lines are drawn. You can find this sign only with the help of a loupe.
  • In addition to commemorative series, the French Mint announced the re-release of the famous coins of the “Rooster” series, also planned to release new coins of the “Angel” series. The “Roosters” were issued in 2014-2016 within the regular coinage of 100, 1000 and 5000 euro denomination.
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