Modern commemorative silver coins of France

Modern French silver commemorative coins have been produced since 2002 by the Paris Mint, a commercial company controlled by the country’s government. The institution has a distinctive sign that applies to all coins of its own production in order to avoid fakes, a French horn that on some samples can be viewed only with the help of a loupe. Also silver coins of France are famous for their unique design, developed for each sample exclusive. This, as well as a high sample is of metal (almost all coins are made of .900 samples material), makes French commemorative coins exceptionally attractive for collectors and investors.

Coins issued in 2002

• “Europa 2002” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g
• “75th Anniversary of alone Atlantic crossing” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.
• “World cup Soccer 2002 Allez La France” coin, 0.25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 30 g.
• “Mont Saint Michel” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Montmartre” coin, 1,50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Children’s Euro” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm. weight − 13 g.
• “Cinderella” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Pinocchio” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Snow White” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Bicentennial of Victor Hugo’s birth” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.

Coins issued in 2003

• “Alice in Wonderland” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Chambord” coin is dedicated to the national pride of France − a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Hansel and Gretel” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Sleeping Beauty” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: Flight Paris Tokyo” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: The Normandie” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: The Orient Express” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.

Coins issued in 2004

• “Europa 2004” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Europa 2004” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Avignon and the Palace of the Popes” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: Les Messageries Maritimes” coin is dedicated to one of the most important steamship companies in France. 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: Les Grands Express Aeriens” coin is dedicated to one of the first airlines in the world to carry out commercial passenger transportation. 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Travelling around the world: A yellow cruise” coin is dedicated to Andre Citroen and his car cruise from Europe to Asia, which occurred in the 30’s of the last century. 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• Proof Euro set – 2004 contains silver coins of .900.

Coins issued in 2005

• “Austerlitz-Bicentenal of the victory” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Biathlon”, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Jules Verne: 20,000 leagues under the sea” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued with a denomination of 50 euro and weighing 155.5 grams, the material used in the production − silver .950.
• “Jules Verne: Around the World in 80 days” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued with a denomination of 50 euro and weighing 155.5 grams, the material used in the production − silver .950.
• “Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued with a denomination of 50 euro and weighing 155.5 grams, the material used in the production − silver .950.
• “Kitty and Poodle in a cafe” coin is dedicated to popular characters in Japanese pop culture. 1.50 euro denomination, the quality of Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Kitty on the Champs Elysees” coin is dedicated to the popular character in Japanese pop culture. 1.50 euro denomination, the quality of Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “The 50th anniversary of the European flag” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “The end of the Second World War” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• Proof Euro set – 2005 contains silver coins of .900.

Coins issued in 2006

• “Year of the Dog” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Bernadotte: Marshal under Napoleon” coin, 0.25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Hospital of France Foundation” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “The Sower” coin, 1 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “100th Anniversary of the ACF’s 1st Grand Prix” coin, 1 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Arc de Triomphe” coin, 1,50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Arc de Triomphe” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of sample is 50 mm, weight − 155,5 g.
• “Jules Verne: Five weeks in a balloon” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued at a nominal value of 20 euro and weighing 155.5 g.
• “Jules Verne: Journey to the center of the Earth” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued at a nominal value of 20 euro and weighing 155.5 g.
• “Jules Verne: Michel Strogoff” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g. The same coin was issued at a nominal value of 20 euro and weighing 155.5 g.
• “Paul Cezanne” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Paul Cezanne” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm. weight − 155,5 g.
• “The Dome of the Invalides” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Benjamin Franklin” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155,5 g.
• Proof set-2006 contains silver coins of .900.

Coins issued in 2007

• “Edgar Degas” coin, 0.25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight −13 g.
• “La Fayette” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Vauban” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “World Cup Rugby” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Rugby World Cup” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 100 mm, weight − 1000 g.
• “Year of the Pig” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight −13 g.
• “Airbus A380” coin, 1,50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Aristides de Sousa Mendes Consul of Portugal” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Asterix: La Potion Magique” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Asterix: Le Banquet” coin, 1,50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Asterix: Le retour de la chasse” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Christian Dior” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Horseriding Pekin” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Paul Emile Victor” coin, 1.50 euro, denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Pont-Neuf” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Renault F1 Team” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “The Great Wall of China UNESCO” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Tintin and Chang” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “Tintin and the Captain Haddock” coin, 1,50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22,2 g.
• “Tintin and Professor Calculus” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.2 g.
• “The Sower” coin, 5 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 163,8 g.
• “Asterix: La charge du village” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155.5 g.
• “Broceliande” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155,5 g.
• “Herge – Tintin and Milou” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm, weight − 155,5 g.

Coins issued in 2008

• “Year of the Rat” coin, 0,25 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30 mm, weight − 13 g.
• “Kanei-Tsuho” coin, the coin was issued in honor of an old Japanese coin with the same name. The 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.
• “Europa Mintmark: 50th Anniversary of the European Parliament” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.
• “Tableau francais” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.
• “Tableau japonais” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.
• “Terre Adelie” coin, 1.50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm, weight − 22.5 g.

Coins issued in 2009

• “Astronomy” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Astronomy” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality of Proof, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
• “Auguste Renoir” coin, 5 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30×21 mm.
• “100th Anniversary of Bugatti” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality of Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “100th Anniversary of Bugatti” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality of Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “100th Anniversary of Bugatti” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality of Proof, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
• “Claude Monet” coin, 5 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 30×21 mm.
• “Happy Luke” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Year of the Ox” coin, 5 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary Fall” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “40th Anniversary of the Concorde” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “40th Anniversary of the Concorde” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 507 mm.

Coins issued in 2010

• “Cluny Abbey, 1100th Anniversary” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “50 years of the New Franc” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Center Pompidou” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Georges Pompidou Center” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
• “Handball” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Sports Club Toulon” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Mother Teresa” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Lille Europe” coin is dedicated to one of the largest modern railway stations in France. 10 euro denomination, the quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Lille-Europe” coin is dedicated to one of the largest modern railway stations in France. 20 euro denomination, the quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Lille-Europe” coin is dedicated to one of the largest modern railway stations in France. 50 euro denomination, the quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 50 mm.
• “Georges Braque” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Pablo Picasso” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Pablo Picasso” coin, 500 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 500 mm.

Coins issued in 2011

• “30th Anniversary of the International Music Festival” coin is dedicated to the famous music festival, held annually in France. 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, the diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Jacques Cartier” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Hercules” coin, 100 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 47 mm.
• ” Olympic Games: XXII Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014″ coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Cosette” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Nana” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: The Stranger” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Goeland d’Audouin” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Gare de Metz” coin, 10 Euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Gare de Metz” coin, 20 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Gare de Metz” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
• “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France: Clovis” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France: Charlemagne” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “1500th Anniversary of the Foundation of France: Charles II Bald” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.

Coins issued in 2012

• “20 Years of Eurocorps − French and German Friendship” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “10th anniversary of the Euro” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Great French painters and sculptors” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Great French painters and sculptors” coin, 50 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of sample is 50 mm.
• “Hercules” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Hercules” coin, 100 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 47 mm.
• “Olympic Games: XXX Olympic Games London − Judo” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Cyrano de Bergerac” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: D’Artagnan” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Legendary Characters from French Literature: Puss In Boots” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “Abbot Pierre” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: Hugo Capet” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: Philip II August” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.
• “From Clovis to the Republic, 1500 years of the history of France: St. Louis” coin, 10 euro denomination, quality Proof, diameter of the sample is 37 mm.

Cost of coins

Silver coins of France, both modern and vintage are very popular among numismatists and investors around the world. The price for the sample can vary from 7 to 100 euro, depending on the place of sale. The cost of rare silver coins sometimes reaches 400 euro per a sample.

Interesting Facts

• Commemorative coins have been minted in France since 1982, when it was decided to issue a coin in honor of Leon Gambetta, the former Prime Minister of the country. At the very beginning, these were small coins from nickel, but with the transition from franc to euro, the Mint began to produce more and more gold and silver coins. Today a lot of coins of different series are produced in France, each of them has a unique design.
• When the economic crisis erupted in 2008, the Mint plans were almost ripped off, as there was a serious lack of silver. However, there were no problems with the supply of gold, so instead of silver, the manufacturer issued the additional batch of modern gold commemorative coins.
• In 2014-2016 the Mint of Paris reissued coins of the famous “Rooster” series the production of which was stopped before the First World War interrupted all plans for release. Despite the fact that traditionally these coins are produced in gold, this time the manufacturers have prepared two variants of silver “Rooster” − 100 and 10 euro denomination. Also it is possible to issue silver coins of the updated “Angel” series.