Coin France BU Set - 1 cent to 2 euros - 2004

This numismatic set, issued by France in 2004, contains a complete series of euro coins, ranging from 1 cent to 2 euros. The coins are presented in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality, which indicates that they have been minted with special care to obtain a brilliant surface and sharp relief.

Each coin in the series features the standardized designs of the French national sides, which are specific to France. The 1, 2, and 5 cent coins bear the portrait of Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, with the motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité." The 10, 20, and 50 cent coins depict the Sower, an allegorical figure of France, inspired by a drawing by Oscar Roty. The 1 and 2 euro coins display a stylized tree, a symbol of life and growth, surrounded by the republican motto.

The common face of the euro coins, used by all countries in the euro zone, is also present on each coin in the set. It represents the face value of the coin as well as a map of Europe, with details varying according to the value of the coin.

The set itself is specially designed to protect and showcase the coins. It offers a neat presentation case, allowing collectors to appreciate the quality of the minting and the details of the designs. The whole is a testimony to the year of issue and the monetary transition to the euro.