France ¼ Euro, 2008
Year of the Rat
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
¼ Euro
Year
2008
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.2
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
¼ Euro from France. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- The inner part of the coin depicts a rat and features the inscriptions "Year of the Rat", the year "2008" and a Chinese character "鼠". Around the edge of the scroll, a frieze. (Year of the Rat Rat 2008)
- Reverse
- The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2008
|
5.3K |
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