Gadoury releases 2018 edition of French Standard Reference, Monnaies Françaises ("Le Rouge")

Monnaies Françaises has been the bible on the coins of modern France since it was first published in 1973. It is now authored by Francesco Pastrone and published by Editions VictorGadoury of Monaco. In French, it is called "Le Rouge" (The Red). The 23rd edition, covering the years 1789-2017 is now available with all illustrations in color and a number of newfeatures. Making its debut in this edition is a 41 page section on the avidly collected essais, piéforts, and proofs or flans brunis of Napoleon III (1851-1868). Also new are the coins of the Kingdomof Westphalia, French euro coins through 2017, and expanded coverage of the coinage of Monaco. The book also has than 500 additional photos showing many close-up details.

At 590 pages, it is 30 pages larger than its last edition but is being sold at the same price of $45.00. It has information on all French coins minted since the revolution of 1789 through thecurrent Fifth Republic in chronological order by denomination (smallest to largest), including both the circulation and collector issues of France's modern euro coins. Also given are: metal,fineness, weight, diameter, edge, engraver's name and privy marks. Mintage figures are provided by date and mint mark for each denomination, along with the current values in euros in up to fivegrades. Included are obsidional coinage for the sieges of Mainz and Antwerp and special sections on commemorative coins, coins of Monaco, coins of Corsica (1736, 1762- 68), coins of Saarland(1954-55), Italian coinage under Napoleon (1800-1815), and an illustrated guide of all privy marks.

The book may be ordered from the Coin & Currency Institute, P.O. Box 399, Williston, Vermont 05495. $5.75 should be added to each order for shipping and handling in the U.S.A.. Major creditcards are accepted. Call toll-free 1-800- 421-1866. Fax (802) 536-4787. E-mail: mail@coin-currency.com. Order online at www.coin-currency.com.