Monetary timeline
2026
Metal
Issue

EUR · Euro coins

France

France

The decimal franc and the euro share a page, so the monetary break is visible instead of being hidden.

2026 circulation map

8 denominations

European Central Bank source

8 value records · 8 specifications · 8 image sets

€2

Two euros

2 × €1

2002–present

French two euros current circulation pair · design introduced 2022

Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Edge
Lettered, fine milled
CompositionCopper-nickel ring · nickel-brass and nickel core
€1

One euro

the euro unit

2002–present

French one euro current circulation pair · design introduced 2022

Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
23.25 mm
Thickness
2.33 mm
Edge
Interrupted milled
CompositionNickel-brass ring · copper-nickel and nickel core
50c

Fifty cents

2 make one euro

2002–present

French fifty cents current circulation pair · design introduced 2024

Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
24.25 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Edge
Fine scallops
CompositionNordic gold
20c

Twenty cents

5 make one euro

2002–present

French twenty cents current circulation pair · design introduced 2024

Weight
5.74 g
Diameter
22.25 mm
Thickness
2.14 mm
Edge
Plain
CompositionNordic gold
10c

Ten cents

10 make one euro

2002–present

French ten cents current circulation pair · design introduced 2024

Weight
4.1 g
Diameter
19.75 mm
Thickness
1.93 mm
Edge
Fine scallops
CompositionNordic gold
5c

Five cents

20 make one euro

2002–present

French five cents current circulation pair · design introduced 2002

Weight
3.92 g
Diameter
21.25 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Edge
Smooth
CompositionCopper-covered steel
2c

Two cents

50 make one euro

2002–present

French two cents current circulation pair · design introduced 2002

Weight
3.06 g
Diameter
18.75 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Edge
Smooth with groove
CompositionCopper-covered steel
1c

One cent

100 make one euro

2002–present

French one cent current circulation pair · design introduced 2002

Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
16.25 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Edge
Smooth
CompositionCopper-covered steel
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