Coin

5 Euros Leo (2026) — France

France • 2026

Overview

A non-circulating Proof 5 Euros piece from France, part of the 'Signs of the Zodiac' series, specifically celebrating Leo. The obverse features the twelve zodiac symbols arranged in a circle, surrounding the denomination '5 €' and 'RF' for the French Republic. The reverse showcases a lion design representing the sign of Leo. Composed of 0.5 grams of .999 fine gold.

Specifications

Country: France
Year: 2026
Composition: Gold (.999)
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 11 mm
Mint: Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Issuer: France

Design details

Obverse

Astrological signs appear to be an obvious theme to explore for Monnaie de Paris, which therefore affirms its desire to appeal to as many people as possible, while allowing the talents of its craftsmen to express themselves. The bottom of the coin is covered in flames, a reminder of the element of the Leo sign, fire. ♊ ♋ ♌ ♍ ♎ ♏ ♐ ♑ ♒ ♓ ♈ ♉ Unabridged legend: République Française

Reverse

A lion, ♌. Lettering: ♌ Space is dominated by the bust of a Lion with a masterly mane, a sun on his forehead and a noble gaze. The background features a polished starry sky in which the Leo symbol is outlined.

Collector insights

Series context: Part of the Non-circulating coin series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
Struck at: Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
Low mintage: Only 2,026 pieces reported. This puts the issue into key-date territory for its series; expect steep grade-based price scaling and a higher counterfeit risk — provenance and third-party grading matter.
Gold issue: Gold (.999) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.

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