Description
Animals occupy an essential place in the collective imagination.
Whether familiar or distant, mysterious or majestic, they awaken fascination, respect, and wonder in each of us. They bear witness to the beauty and diversity of life, as well as to the fragility of nature and the strength of the bonds we maintain with it.
In 2026, the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) chose to celebrate this universal richness through a unique collection dedicated to the animals of the world. From the feline elegance of the tiger to the peaceful power of the elephant, via the grace of the hummingbird or the intelligence of the dolphin, each selected species symbolizes a fragment of wildlife and planetary biodiversity.
The panda, the red panda, and the koala share many similarities that make them very endearing. Calm and gentle, these animals are known for their close relationship with their environment. Fascinating and sometimes fragile, they symbolize the beauty of an environment that must be preserved.
There are several big cats, such as the lion, the tiger, and the leopard, each with its own distinct character. Powerful and elegant, these animals embody both strength and power, as well as grace in the wild. Fascinating and formidable, they play a vital role in their ecosystems.
The ocean is teeming with diverse creatures, each with its own unique characteristics, such as dolphins, sea turtles, clownfish, and coral, and each plays a vital role in this ecosystem. Intelligent, graceful, or colorful, these marine life forms a rich and fascinating world. Essential to the balance of the seas, they live in ecosystems that are as beautiful as they are fragile.
There are many birds around the world, such as parrots, ostriches, and hummingbirds, and each possesses amazing characteristics. Colorful, majestic, or tiny, these birds illustrate the richness of nature. Fascinating and sometimes surprising, they play an important role in their environment.
There are various animals that live in polar regions, such as polar bears, penguins, and seals, and each possesses unique characteristics. Powerful, agile, or playful, these animals are perfectly adapted to the extreme cold. Fascinating and sometimes awe-inspiring, they play a vital role in their environment.
There are several iconic animals of the savannah, such as the elephant, the rhinoceros, and the giraffe, each with its own specific characteristics. Whether imposing, peaceful, or slender, these animals fascinate with their diversity. Essential to the balance of their environment, they contribute to the richness of wildlife.
A crown incorporating symbols specific to each animal enhances the trio representations of each piece, like a family portrait.
The common reverse features the face value surrounded by two branches, one of oak and the other of laurel, evoking the Euro symbol. The entire reverse design is framed by “République Française” and a series of lines representing the Hexagon.
A box has been developed to contain the 6 cards of the two-tone €5 coins.
Number of complete sets: 3,000.
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