The Sower
The Sower
In 2014, for the celebration of its 1150th anniversary, Monnaie de Paris introduces a new theme within the series, depicting over seven years the most historically significant coins of France’s history.
2020: the new franc
2020: the new franc
The new franc came into circulation in 1960, following an ordinance issued by General de Gaulle at the beginning of the French Fifth Republic. This currency will be minted until 2001.
2019: The Germinal Franc
2019: The Germinal Franc
The Germinal Franc is introduced in 1803, following the "7 germinal an XI" law. This coin has been instaured by Napoleon Bonaparte who was First Consul of the French Republic at this time. This coin was struck until 1926.
2018: The Ecu de 6 Livres
2018: The Ecu de 6 Livres
This coin from revolutionary times is characteristic of that era in France and also a strong numismatic symbol of it bears Dupré’s famous genius.
2017 : The Louis d'Or
2017 : The Louis d'Or
Year 2017 is dedicated to the period of the "Ancien Régime" illustrated with one of the world's most famous coins: the Louis d'Or.This coin was issued during the reign of Louis XII in the Seventeenth Century, and it marked the début of a new French coinage system that would las until 1792 during the French Revolution.
2016 : The Teston
2016 : The Teston
Year 2016 concentrated for the period of the Renaissance with The Teston : first heavy silver coin.
2015 : The Franc à Cheval
2015 : The Franc à Cheval
In 2015 it is the Middle Ages, that concentrated the attention with the Franc à Cheval. Created in 1360, under settle it of Jean II, the Franc à Cheval is the first French franc.
2014 : Charles the Bald's Denier
2014 : Charles the Bald's Denier
As a start, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to its first years : The Edict of Pîtres, signed by Charles the Bald in 864, establishing the ten official minting workshops; hence the representation of the denier struck by the parisian’s workshop at this date. A great way to celebrate the 1150th anniversary of Monnaie de Paris!