5 Euro Cent
French 5 Euro Cent (Marianne)
France · 2023
The obverse features the portrait of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap. It includes the letters 'RF' (République Française), 12 stars of the EU, and the year 2023.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 2023
- Denomination
- 5 Euro Cent
- Metal
- Copper-covered steel
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Overview
The obverse features the portrait of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap. It includes the letters 'RF' (République Française), 12 stars of the EU, and the year 2023.
Historical significance
Marianne has been a symbol of the French Republic since the French Revolution, representing liberty and reason. This specific design by Fabienne Courtiade has been used on French cent coins since the introduction of the Euro in 1999.
Estimated value
$0.05 - $1.00 USD (Face value in circulation; higher for uncirculated specimens)
Care & preservation
To preserve value, handle by the edges only to avoid fingerprints. Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free coin holder or capsule. Do not clean with abrasive chemicals as this can damage the copper plating.
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