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Monnaies Françaises has been the bible for the coins of modern France since it was first published in 1973. It is now authored by Francesco Pastrone and published by Editions Victor Gadoury of Monaco. In French, it is called "Le Rouge" (The Red). It is published every two years.
The 27th Edition (1789-2025) is now available.
What’s new in this edition
- Many new photographs: thanks to an in-depth analysis of international auctions, the quality of the illustrations has been considerably improved.
- High-definition images: several coins that were previously shown only as drawings are now illustrated in HD, including those published in Mazard’s Histoire Monétaire et Numismatique Contemporaine 1790-1967.
- Unpublished coins: as with every new edition, experts have identified coins and varieties not previously listed.
- Updated prices: a comprehensive survey of modern French coins sold in international auctions has been carried out in order to provide updated price estimates according to their state of preservation.
All French coins are reproduced in full-color (obverse and reverse), are briefly described, with valuations in euros given in 5 states of preservation (B = Fine, TB = Very Fine, TTB = Very Very Fine, SUP = Extremely Fine, and FDC = Fleur de Coin). The evaluation have been reviewed and finalized with the help of numerous professional numismatists.
It has information on all French coins minted since the Revolution of 1789 through the current Fifth Republic in chronological order by denomination (smallest to largest), including both the circulation and regluar issues of France's modern euro coins.
Also given are: metal, fineness, weight, diameter, edge, engraver's name and privy marks. Mintage figures are provided by date and mint mark for each denomination, along with accurate current values in euros in up to five grades. Also included are obsidional coinage for the sieges of Mainz and Antwerp and special sections on commemorative coins, coins of Monaco, coins of Corsica (1736, 1762-68), coins of Saarland (1954-55), and an illustrated guide of all privy marks.
704 pages, hard bound
5.8 x 8.2 inches
Published by Editions Victor Gadoury, Monaco
   
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