If you travel to France these days, you’ll be dealing in European currency rather than French currency. That’s been the case since 2000, when the country adopted the euro as its official currency.

PARIS — France has destroyed and reminted 27 million coins after failing to ask the EU for design approval and then being told they didn't conform. The Monnaie de Paris, the country's mint, produced ...

If you travel to France these days, you’ll be dealing in European currency rather than French currency. That’s been the case since 2000, when the country adopted the euro as its official currency.

PARIS — France continued to mint 10, 20 and 50 cent coins in December despite the European Commission warning that their design was not compliant with EU rules. Last month, the Monnaie de Paris, the ...

Belgium on Monday began minting €2.50 coins to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo after France forced it to scrap a planned €2 coin to commemorate the battle, warning that it could ...

France could soon abolish its one and two centime coins in a first step towards creating a zero-cash economy. The days of those pesky one and two centime coins which fill your wallet, pocket or purse ...