France 5 Euros, 2009
La Fontaine - Year of the Ox
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Euros
Year
2009
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.2
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
5 Euros from France. Issued in 2009. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- The inner part of the coin depicts an ox and features the inscriptions "Year of the Ox", the year 2009 and a Chinese character "牛". Around the edge of the scroll, a frieze.
- Reverse
- The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2009
|
4.7K | BU |
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