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The Monnaie de Paris recently reissued its legendary coin series inspired by the twelve signs of the zodiac. Following the success of its first edition, the French institution is now presenting the "Astro 2026" collection, which will continue this theme with an annual mintage.
Astrology, with its playful nature and ability to connect personally with each individual, has proven to be an endless source of inspiration for printmaking artists. Each piece in this series pays homage to one of the zodiac signs, combining astrological symbols with the elegant, contemporary design that is a hallmark of the collection.
This reissue thus reaffirms the Monnaie de Paris's interest in bringing collecting to a broader audience, appealing to both collectors and those who identify with the values and aesthetics of the zodiacal universe.
Pound
Part of the work is hidden by spirals of fog, a reference to air, an element of this sign. In the center of the drawing stands a set of scales. Its column, surrounded by ivy, resembles a sword, an attribute of Justice, with which it is also associated. Its scales appear slightly weightless as they weigh the sun on one side and a crescent moon on the other.
5€ Coin – Gold
Scorpio
The lower part of the composition is submerged in a wave, a reference to water, an element of the Scorpio sign. A scorpion with its shell and claws adorned with arabesques adapts to the coin's circular shape, arching around it.
5€ Coin – Gold
Sagittarius
At the bottom of the piece, the flames recall the element of the Sagittarius sign, fire. A centaur wielding a bow, with an arrow drawn and ready to be fired, stands in the center of the composition.
5€ Coin – Gold
Capricorn
In one part of the scene, crystals, leaves, and mushrooms can be seen, in reference to the element of the Capricorn sign, earth. A Capricorn, half goat, half fish, stands in the middle of the set, against a starry background.
5€ Coin – Gold
Aquarium
Part of the composition is hidden by spirals of fog, a reference to air, an element of this sign. Another part is submerged by water pouring from the tip of an ornate vase.
5€ Coin – Gold
Pisces
The left side of the scene is submerged in a wave that symbolizes the element of water, associated with the sign of Pisces. Inside, two long-finned fish swim in circles, evoking harmony and movement.
5€ Coin – Gold
Aries
At the bottom of the composition, the flames recall the element of the Aries sign, fire. The bust of a ram with majestic horns and a serene air occupies most of the central space on the coin's face.
5€ Coin – Gold
Taurus
A decoration of leaves, mushrooms, and crystals, reminiscent of the earth element of the Taurus sign, surrounds the imposing bust of a bull. The animal's horns and forehead are adorned with arabesques.
5€ Coin – Gold
Gemini
In reference to the element of the Gemini sign, air, part of the piece is hidden by spirals of fog. Between them, twins, a man and a woman, are closely intertwined. Behind them, the sun and a quarter moon are silhouetted against a starry sky.
5€ Coin – Gold
Cancer
The lower part of the design is submerged in a wave, a reference to water, the element of the Cancer sign. A crab, its body decorated with ornamental lines, spreads all its legs in the center of the design.
5€ Coin – Gold
Leo
At the bottom of the obverse, the flames recall the element of the Leo sign, fire. The bust of a lion with a majestic mane, a sun drawn on its forehead, and a noble gaze dominates the circular space.
5€ Coin – Gold
Virgo
The main element of the design is the bust of a woman with long hair adorned with a wreath of flowers. She looks over her shoulder with a mysterious air. Around her, a decoration composed of leaves, mushrooms, and crystals recalls the sign's element, Earth.
5€ Coin – Gold
Common obverse design
5€ Coin – Gold
The obverse of the gold coins features a radiant Sun in the center, surrounded by the twelve signs of the zodiac arranged in a circular pattern. Inside the coin is the face value "€5," accompanied on both sides by the year "2026" and the initials "RF" for the French Republic. The design combines astral motifs and embossed details that enhance its finish.
5€ Coin – Bimetallic
In the center of the reverse of the bimetallic coins is the face value "5 EURO," surrounded by laurel and oak branches intertwined to form the euro symbol. Around this motif is a design of lines forming a hexagon, within which the year "2026" is written. Completing the composition is the inscription of the issuing country, "République Française" (French Republic).
Face value: 5 euros
Metal: 999 Gold / Cupronickel + Zinc
Weight: 0.5 g / 11.7 g
Diameter: 11 mm / 29 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Year: 2026
Issue volume: 2,026 / 50,000
Selling price in country of origin: 109€ / 8,50 €
Zodiac Coin 500€ – Gold
Obverse
Reverse
Technical characteristics
Face value: 500 euros
Metal: 999 Gold
Weight: 4 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Quality: BU
Year: 2026
Issue volume: 5,000
Selling price in country of origin: 500€
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