French Euro Design
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins.
| € 0.01 | € 0.02 | € 0.05 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic. | ||
| € 0.10 | € 0.20 | € 0.50 |
| The sower, a theme carried over from the former franc. | ||
| € 1.00 | € 2.00 | € 2 Coin Edge |
| for a total of 12 stars | ||
| A stylised tree contained in a hexagon with the motto Liberté Egalité Fraternité | ||
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