Coin France 1 centime Epi - 2000 - Proof

The 1 cent coin from France, minted in 2000, is a collector's item made with a Proof (Belle Épreuve) strike.

This coin has a nominal value of 1 cent and is made of nickel. It weighs 1.65 grams and measures 15 millimeters in diameter.

The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Marianne, facing right. Her hair is braided and adorned with a Phrygian cap, a symbol of the French Revolution. The year 2000 is inscribed below the portrait. The legend "République Française" is engraved in an arc above Marianne.

The reverse of the coin features a stylized ear of wheat, a symbol of agriculture and prosperity. The face value "1 centime" is inscribed below the ear of wheat. The motto "Liberté Égalité Fraternité" is inscribed in an arc above the ear of wheat.

The edge of the coin is smooth.

The mintage of this coin in Proof strike is limited to 15,000 copies.