Coin France Série Euros FRANCE - 1 centime à 2 euros - 2005

This numismatic set includes the eight denominations of the French euro series, ranging from 1 cent to 2 euros, issued in 2005. Each coin in this series has distinct characteristics in terms of dimensions, weight, and metallic composition.

The 1, 2, and 5 cent coins are made of copper-plated steel, giving them a reddish color. They feature the portrait of Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, with the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité". The 10, 20, and 50 cent coins are made of cupro-nickel alloy, yellow in color, and feature the motif of the sower, an allegorical figure representing France scattering seeds. The 1 and 2 euro coins are bimetallic. The 1 euro coin is composed of a cupro-nickel center and a nickel brass ring, while the 2 euro coin is reversed, with a nickel brass center and a cupro-nickel ring. These two coins represent the tree of life, a symbol of growth and renewal.

The year of issue, 2005, is indicated on each coin. The coins in this series come from sets, suggesting that they have been handled with care and are in a state of preservation superior to that of coins in common circulation. The details of each motif are sharp and precise, and the surfaces have a particular shine.

Each coin in the series features the symbols of France and the year of issue, while respecting the technical and aesthetic specifications defined by the European Union for euro coins.