Obverse: The national sides of the 1, 2, and 5 euro cent coins feature the portrait of Marianne, a symbol of the First French Republic. The national sides of the 1 and 2 euro coins depict a stylized tree within a hexagon, accompanied by the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité."
In 2024, France introduced a new series of 10, 20, and 50 euro cent coins, honoring prominent French women:
50 euro cent: The coin features a portrait of Marie Curie, a scientist and two-time Nobel Prize laureate. She is renowned for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. The portrait is set against the French flag motif, alongside the initials "RF."
20 euro cent: This coin depicts the portrait of Josephine Baker, a singer, dancer, and civil rights activist. She was awarded the Resistance Medal, the "Croix de Guerre," and the Legion of Honor for her contributions during World War II. The portrait is placed at the center of the French flag motif, along with the initials "RF."
10 euro cent: The coin features the portrait of Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor and the first directly elected President of the European Parliament. She dedicated her life to fighting for women's rights and played a key role in the 1975 law decriminalizing abortion in France. The portrait is set against the background of the French flag, next to the initials "RF."
These designs reflect France’s commitment to honoring remarkable women who have significantly contributed to the country’s science, culture, and politics.
Reverse: Standard Euro denomination.
