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French 1, 2, or 5 Euro Cent (Marianne design)
Likely 5 Euro Cent (based on visual scale and commonality)

French 1, 2, or 5 Euro Cent (Marianne design)

France · 2007

Obverse features a young Marianne, the personification of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap. To the right is the 'RF' monogram (République Française) and the year 2007. The image is encircled by the 12 stars of the European Union.

Country
France
Year
2007
Denomination
Likely 5 Euro Cent (based on visual scale and commonality)
Metal
Copper-covered steel

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Overview

Obverse features a young Marianne, the personification of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap. To the right is the 'RF' monogram (République Française) and the year 2007. The image is encircled by the 12 stars of the European Union.

Historical significance

Marianne has been a national symbol of the French Republic since the French Revolution, representing liberty, equality, and fraternity. This specific design by Fabienne Courtiade was chosen for France's euro cents when the currency was introduced in 1999/2002.

Estimated value

$0.05 - $0.20 USD (nominal face value; common circulation strike)

Care & preservation

Keep in a dry environment to prevent corrosion of the steel core if the copper plating is breached. Avoid abrasive cleaning, which can remove the copper layer.