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1 Euro (1st map)

🇫🇷 France · 1 Euro (1st map) · 1988–2026
Regular
Weight7.5 g
Diameter23.25 mm
Mintage mint-set issues only: 120,000; Proof issues: 8,519
EdgeSegmented reeding
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel center in nickel brass ring
DesignerJoaquin Jimenez, Luc Luycx
ReferenceGad Euro# 701.0, 701.3, etc., KM# 1288, Schön# 657, Gad 1789# 7 (Ed.2019)
Collector's Key World IDCKW-FRA-6606

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 2005 France 1 Euro (1st map) made of?
Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel center in nickel brass ring, weighing 7.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2005 France 1 Euro (1st map)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 2005 France 1 Euro (1st map) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.