The types of national sides of French euro-denominated coins intended for circulation are laid down by order of the Minister responsible for the economy.
The Monnaie de Paris and the Banque de France, acting on behalf of the French Treasury, are authorised to take back from their holders, for their face value and after verification of their authenticity, damaged coins issued by the State and having legal tender status. In the case of bi-metallic coins, reimbursement is only made on presentation of a minimum residual consisting of the central part.
The rules for the handling and recirculation of euro coins are set out in Regulation (EU) No 1210/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 concerning authentication of euro coins and handling of euro coins unfit for circulation.
Credit institutions, La Poste, electronic money institutions, payment institutions carrying out euro coin processing operations and service providers carrying out these operations in the name and on behalf of these institutions shall first sign an agreement with the Banque de France or the Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer. This agreement specifies in particular the conditions under which the latter, acting on behalf of the State, may carry out documentary and…
The public institution La Monnaie de Paris is placed under the supervision of the Minister for the Economy. It may be referred to by the acronym “MdP”. Its head office is located at 11, quai de Conti, Paris.
A multi-annual business contract is signed between the State and the public establishment in accordance with the provisions of article 140 of law no. 2001-420 of 15 May 2001 relating to new economic regulations. In particular, this contract sets out the conditions for changes in the sale prices of metal parts manufactured on behalf of the State.
The company is administered by a Board of Directors and managed by a Chief Executive Officer.
The Board of Directors comprises fifteen members: 1° Five representatives of the State ; 2° Five persons chosen for their expertise in fields related to the activity of the public establishment or the management of companies; 3° Five elected staff members representing the three categories of personnel employed by the establishment, including : a) Three representatives of contract staff, including one manager ; b) One representative of workers covered by…
Without prejudice to the provisions of article 7 of law no. 83-675 of 26 July 1983 on the democratisation of the public sector, the Board of Directors determines the guidelines for the establishment’s activities and ensures that they are implemented. In particular, it deliberates on 1° General measures relating to the organisation and operation of the establishment ; 2° Draft multi-annual company contracts; 3° The budget and any amendments to…
I. – The Board of Directors meets as often as the interests of the institution require, and in any event at least four times a year. The meeting is held at the registered office of the institution or at any other place indicated in the notice convening the meeting. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held by videoconference under the conditions laid down in the internal rules in…
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