Frankreich 1½ Euros, 2003

1½ Euros aus Frankreich. Ausgegeben 2003. Geprägt in Silver (.900). Durchmesser 37 mm, Gewicht 22.2 g.

Avers

The design is inspired by the octopuses represented in Minoan art, listing the names of the twelve countries in the euro zone in a series of curves: "Belgique/België, Deutschland, Eire, España, France, Ellada, Italia, Luxembourg, Nederland, Österreich, Portugal, Suomi". Spread over the four ends of the "tentacles", the three French sides of the euro coins, and the initials "RF". The twelve stars of Europe and the face value "1½ EURO" complete the composition, which evokes the French uniqueness in the diversity of Europe.

Revers

Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms "€" in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.

Rand

Plain