Coin
5 euros Poisson (2026) — France
France • 2026
Overview
A .999 fine gold 5 Euros coin of France, issued in 2025 as part of the 'Signs of the Zodiac' commemorative series representing the sign of the fish (Poisson/Pisces). The obverse displays the face value, the French Republic monogram 'RF', and the symbols of the zodiac. The reverse features an artistic depiction of a fish along with the Pisces symbol. Struck in a Proof finish by Monnaie de Paris with a limited mintage of 2,000 pieces.
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
- 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. ♌ ♍ ♎ ♏ ♐ ♑ ♒ ♓ ♈ ♉ ♊ ♋ Unabridged legend: République Française
Reverse
Lettering: ♓ The right part of the coin is drowned in a wave, in reference to water, the element of this sign. Two long-finned fish swim in circles in this water.
Collector insights
- Series context: Part of the Non-circulating coins 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. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Low mintage: Only 2,000 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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