5 Euro Cents 1999-2019 [France]

Coins-Europe

Reverse
In the central part, a large numeral '5' on the left. On the right in the upper part, a two-line inscription in English 'EURO / CENT', translating to 'five euro cents'. Below the inscription, a symbolic depiction of the globe with the outlines of Europe against a background of six slanted parallel lines, with 12 stars at their ends. Near the rim on the right – the engraver's mark of Luc Luycx 'LL'.
Obverse
Around the edge of the coin – 12 stars of the European Union. In the central part, a collective image of a young, feminine modern Frenchwoman, Marianne. To her right, large cursive letters 'FR' – the sign of France on European Union coins. Below it on the left, the mark of the Paris Mint (cornucopia), on the right – the mark of its Chief Engraver Gérard Buquoy (horseshoe). Below – the year of issue '2002'. Along the rim at the bottom right between two stars, the signature of the author Fabienne Courtiade 'F.COURTIADE'.