France | 12 Unique Stamps | 4 Coins | 5 10 20 Centime 1/2 franc | Marianne Liberty | 1982 - 1989 1940 - 1994 gracefully facing right

gracefully facing right

Reverse lettering: Seahorse

Obverse translation: Arab Republic Of Egypt 5 Piasters 1425 2004

Commemorative issue: Statehood Of California

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France | 12 Unique Stamps | 4 Coins | 5 10 20 Centime 1/2 franc | Marianne Liberty | 1982 - 1989 1940 - 1994 gracefully facing rightMarianne, a national emblem of France, is, by extension, an allegory of Liberty and Reason. She represents France as a state, and its values (as opposed to the "Gallic rooster" representing France as a nation and its history, land and culture). She is displayed in many places in France and holds a place of honour in town halls and law courts. She symbolises the "Triumph of the Republic", a bronze sculpture overlooking the Place de la Nation in Paris.