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The Monnaie de Paris presents "Les animaux du monde" (The Animals of the World), a new numismatic collection dedicated to some of the planet's most iconic species. The series comprises six bimetallic 5-euro coins, each focusing on a different group of animals and ecosystems, and a 500-euro coin minted in fine gold that brings together the collection's main protagonists.
After dedicating a 2025 collection to the French people's favorite animals, the French institution is now broadening its focus to global biodiversity. Pandas, big cats, marine animals, birds, polar species, and savanna inhabitants feature in this new collection, which aims to celebrate the richness of wildlife and highlight the importance of conserving this natural heritage.
"The animals of the world": a tribute to the planet's biodiversity
Animals occupy an essential place in the collective imagination. Whether familiar or distant, imposing or delicate, they awaken fascination and reflect both the extraordinary diversity of life and the fragility of the ecosystems on which they depend.
The collection brings together different species through compositions conceived as small family portraits. Each 5-euro coin shows three animals related to the same habitat or group, depicted surrounded by different natural symbols.
According to the Monnaie de Paris, the series aims to capture in metal the admiration and respect that humanity feels for wildlife. The engraver of the collection has strived to faithfully reproduce the characteristics of each species and highlight the essential role they play in the balance of the planet.
5 € COIN – Savannah Animals
Obverse
The obverse features three of the most representative animals of the savanna: the giraffe, the elephant, and the rhinoceros. The elephant occupies the central and upper part of the composition, while the stylized head of the giraffe appears on the left, and the rhinoceros is located in the lower area.
As with all the bimetallic coins in the series, the animals are surrounded by leaves, fish, footprints, feathers, snowflakes and other small symbols related to the different species that make up the collection.
This broadcast highlights the diversity of the savanna's fauna through three animals with very different characteristics: the height of the giraffe, the bulk of the elephant, and the powerful presence of the rhinoceros.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
5€ COIN – Big Cats
Obverse
The obverse features a lion, a tiger, and a leopard, three of the world's most famous big cats. The lion is shown in profile on the left, while the tiger occupies the right side of the composition. The leopard is in the foreground, looking directly at the viewer.
The arrangement allows one to appreciate some of the characteristics of each species, such as the lion's abundant mane, the tiger's facial lines, and the leopard's coat spots.
The three animals represent strength, power, and elegance in the wild, as well as reminding us of the essential role that large predators play in the balance of their ecosystems.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
5€ COIN – Pandas and koala
Obverse
The obverse features a group portrait of the giant panda, the red panda, and the koala. The giant panda occupies the upper right, while the koala appears on the left. The red panda is positioned in the foreground at the bottom.
The three animals are shown through close-up portraits that highlight their expressions and the different textures of their fur.
The Monnaie de Paris brings them together because of their tranquil and endearing appearance, as well as their close dependence on their natural environment. The composition also serves as a reminder of the fragility of their habitats and the need to conserve them.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
5 € COIN – Polar Animals
Obverse
The coin dedicated to the polar regions features a polar bear, a penguin, and a seal. The bear's head dominates the right half of the composition, while the penguin stands upright on the left. The seal is positioned in the foreground at the bottom.
The composition shows three different forms of adaptation to extreme cold. The strength of the polar bear contrasts with the upright figure of the penguin and the more placid expression of the seal, species that depend on ecosystems particularly sensitive to environmental changes.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
5 € COIN – Marine Animals
Obverse
The obverse, dedicated to marine life, features a dolphin, a sea turtle, and a clownfish, accompanied by corals and different forms of underwater vegetation.
The dolphin occupies the top of the composition, while the turtle swims to the right and the clownfish appears in the lower left. A wavy line runs through the design to simulate the movement of water and visually separate the different depths of the scene.
The collection brings together species known for very different characteristics, such as the intelligence of the dolphin, the longevity of the turtle, and the vibrant colors of the clownfish. All of them are part of marine ecosystems that are as diverse as they are fragile.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
5€ COIN – Exotic Birds
Obverse
The obverse features three very different birds: the parrot, the ostrich, and the hummingbird. The ostrich occupies the foreground and dominates the right side, while the parrot's head appears on the left. At the top, the hummingbird is depicted in flight, its beak poking into a flower.
The design plays with the differences in scale between the three species. The ostrich's large size contrasts with the hummingbird's small dimensions, while the parrot completes the scene as a representative of the colorful tropical birds.
The composition thus reflects the extraordinary variety of the avian world, bringing together a species incapable of flight, another known for its intelligence and colorfulness, and a third characterized by its tiny size and its particular form of flight.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 5 euros
Metal Cupronickel and zinc
Quality UNC
Weight 11.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Limited edition 25,000
Common reverse
The six 5 euro coins share the same reverse side, in the center of which appears the face value " 5 EURO", accompanied by a laurel branch and an oak branch. The arrangement of both branches evokes the euro symbol.
The inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" surrounds the design, while the year of issue, 2026, appears on the right side. The design is framed by a series of intertwined geometric lines that form a hexagon.
500 € COIN – Gold
Obverse
The obverse of the 500 euro coin features six animals representative of the different themes of the collection: the panda, the lion, the parrot, the polar bear, the elephant and the dolphin.
Each animal occupies its own circular space around a small central globe, on which is inscribed " LES ANIMAUX DU MONDE". The different portraits intertwine to form a unified composition representing the animal diversity of the planet.
Alongside the species appear small symbols related to their characteristics or habitats, including a bamboo branch, a footprint, a feather, a snowflake, and a fish. The composition serves as a synthesis of the series.
Reverse
The reverse features the face value "500 EURO", accompanied by a laurel branch and an oak branch. Around it is the inscription "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", while the year 2026 appears on the right side.
The whole is framed by a network of geometric lines that represent a hexagon.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Face value 500 euros
Metal 999% Gold
Quality BU
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 18 mm
Limited edition 3,000
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