Coinsberg

1½ Euro (Europa Series) – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Europa Series: 1st Anniversary of Euro

France

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 24,501

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 22.2 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1338

Numista: #20759

Value

Exchange value: 1.5 EUR = $1.77

Bullion value: $57.91

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.23 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Inspired by octopuses in Minoan art, the design lists the twelve eurozone countries along curving tentacles. It features the three French coin sides, the initials "RF," the twelve European stars, and the face value "1½ EURO," evoking French uniqueness within European diversity.

Inscription:

1½ EURO 1½ EURO 1½ EURO 1½ EURO

ÖSTERREICH / BELGIQUE / BELGIE

LUXEMBOURG / NEDERLAND / SUOMI

PORTUGAL / DEUTSCHLAND / ESPAÑA

ITALIA / FRANCE / ELLADA / EIRE

RF

Translation:

1½ EURO 1½ EURO 1½ EURO 1½ EURO

AUSTRIA / BELGIUM / BELGIUM

LUXEMBOURG / NETHERLANDS / FINLAND

PORTUGAL / GERMANY / SPAIN

ITALY / FRANCE / GREECE / IRELAND

RF

Script: Latin