Monnaie de paris

Oops! Millions of French coins must be destroyed due to wrong design

The error will cost up to €1.2 million but the Monnaie de Paris head has blamed ‘the French state’

Egg coins honour No1 world chef

The Monnaie de Paris mint has produced gold and silver coins in the shape of eggs and with a fried egg motif as a tribute to Michelin chef Guy Savoy whose restaurant at the mint was named best in the world.

Mint museum looks at money in all its glory

This month the Paris Mint, Monnaie de Paris, opens its new museum revealing the most valuable and most historic treasures of a collection dating back to 600BC.

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Monnaie de paris

Oops! Millions of French coins must be destroyed due to wrong design

Egg coins honour No1 world chef

Mint museum looks at money in all its glory

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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

What the new red lines on these French motorways mean