1 Euro France

1st type: years 1999-2006

On the Obverse, the design of the tree of life, enclosed in a hexagon symbolising the borders of the nation. On either side of the trunk of the tree is the initials RF, Repubblique Francaise, while around the hexagon is the circular inscription with the motto 'Liberté Egalité Fraternité', and between the hexagon and the inscription, to the lower right, is the engraver's signature. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union, between which are inserted: at the bottom the minting year and at the top the mintmark and the (variable) symbol of the mintmaster. The coin's Reverse is the old common side of Euro coins, with the face value "1" on the left and the European Union (before its enlargement) on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: interrupted milled.
Diameter: 23,25 mm
Thickness: 2,33 mm
Weight: 7,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: nickel-brass, inner part: copper-nickel).

2nd type: new common side, years 2007-2021

On the Obverse, the design of the tree of life, enclosed in a hexagon symbolising the borders of the nation. On either side of the trunk of the tree is the initials RF, Repubblique Francaise, while around the hexagon is the circular inscription with the motto 'Liberté Egalité Fraternité', and between the hexagon and the inscription, to the lower right, is the engraver's signature. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union, between which are inserted: at the bottom the minting year and at the top the mintmark and the (variable) symbol of the mintmaster. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "1" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: interrupted milled.
Diameter: 23,25 mm
Thickness: 2,33 mm
Weight: 7,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: nickel-brass, inner part: copper-nickel).

3rd type: years 2022-

The Obverse depicts a new version of the tree of life, consisting of oak leaves (emblem of strength and solidity) and olive leaves (symbol of peace), overlapped by a hexagon symbolising the borders of the nation. The three leaves in the centre are stamped with the motto 'Liberté Egalité Fraternité'. At the bottom of the coin, in the centre, is the initials RF (Repubblique Francaise), while to the left is the minting year. Inside the design, close to the lower edge of the hexagon, are impressed: to the left of the trunk, the sign of the Paris mint and, to the right, the engraver's symbol and his signature 'J. JIMENEZ'. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "1" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: interrupted milled.
Diameter: 23,25 mm
Thickness: 2,33 mm
Weight: 7,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: nickel-brass, inner part: copper-nickel).