France

France is a country with several islands and overseas territories on other continents. It is the largest country in the European Union by area and the third largest in Europe. France adopted the euro on January 1, 1999, replacing the French franc in early 2002. Each French coin denomination features a different design. There is one series of coins in circulation for the 1, 2 and 5 cent coins and two series for the €1, €2 and 10, 20, and 50 cent coins. All are valid as legal tender.