Three amazing women have made history: Simone Veil, Josephine Baker, and Marie Curie. They will be honored on the coins of 10, 20, and 50 cents. They were influential in politics, cultural advancements, and scientific discoveries. Their legacies live on through their dedication and hard work.✨ @Economie_Gouv et @MonnaieDeParis font évoluer le dessin des pièces de monnaie françaises de 10, 20 et 50 centimes d’euro.
— Monnaie de Paris (@MonnaieDeParis) March 6, 2024
Ces trois monnaies mettent à l’honneur trois femmes d’exception ➡️ #SimoneVeil, #JoséphineBaker et #MarieCurie, toutes trois entrées au Panthéon pour… pic.twitter.com/YNlnL7m4sG
Josephine Baker on a 20 cent coin © Monnaie de Paris
The new design of the coins was created by the chief engraver of the Monnaie de Paris, Joaquin Jimenez. The eyes of each woman will face the same direction as la Semeuse, the iconic figure that has graced French coins for 120 years. « Called The Sowers, these three female portraits represent an allegory of the republic, emblematic symbols that illuminate us with their legacy», the engraver explains.
A second series of coins since the introduction of the euro
These coins will follow the ones that formed the first series, minted from 1998 and put into circulation since 2002. The previous coins mostly featured la Semeuse designed by Oscar Roty, surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
The stars of the European flag .