Paris Mint issues new Gold, Silver coin series
There are three different 5 euro silver coins which each contain the values included in the French Motto Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite
The Monnaie de Paris or Paris Mint has just launched a new gold and silver coin series which presents the values of the French Republic.
The designs are quite intriguing, with the silver coins containing the French words for the the values with the arrangement and appearance inspired by the words themselves.
The differing patterns applied to the letters and their arrangement provide an impression of the meaning of the word. The other silver coins use different typography, sizing, arrangement ,and shapes to express the specific values.
There are three different 5 euro silver coins which each contain the values included in the French Motto Liberte, Egalite,Fraternite
The coins are struck in 33.3% silver with a weight of 7.3 grams and diameter of 26 mm.This makes for silver content of about 0.078 troy ounces per coin. The mintage for each coin is 2,000,000 pieces
The three different 25 euro silver coins contain the values Justice,Lacinte (secularism), and Respect. These coins are struck in 50% silver with a weight of 18 grams and diameter of 33 mm. Silver content for each coin is about 0.289 troy ounces. The mintage for each is 100,000 pieces.
There is one 250 euro gold coin issued for Paix (peace). This coin is struck in 99.9% purity with a weight of 3.89 grams and diameter of 23 mm. This is about 0.125 troy ounces of gold content. The mintage is 50,000 pieces.
Each of the seven coins contain portions of the letters “RF” which is apparent when the coins are placed together.
Last, there is one 500 euro gold coin representing all of the seven values. This will be available by subscription in September.
The 5euro , 25euro , and 250 euro coins are currently available in the Monnaie de Paris e-Shoppriced at their face values. Many world coin dealers will also no doubt offer these coins.
The Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) or, more administratively speaking, the "Direction of Coins and Medals", is an administration of the French government charged with issuing coins as well as producing medals and other similar items. Many ancient coins are housed there. Created in 864, it is the oldest French institution.
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