HomeFleur-de-coin.comEurozoneMember statesDisplayColored eurosDisplayBy type French colored coins The following colored coins were issued in france since the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002. Common specifications Diameter mm Thickness mm Weight gr Composition Edge French currency Euros - the circulating euro coins from france Commemoratives - 2 euro coins honoring people and events Colored - 2 euro coins with artificial colors BU sets - official blisters issued in france