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As stated in the WikiAnswers: definition for ecus - Any of various old French coins, especially a silver five-franc piece.
Or more precisely: any of various gold and silver coins of France, issued from the 13th through the 18th centuries, bearing the figure of a shield.
ECU: is also an acronym for (E)uropean (C)urrency (U)nit
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What was french coins called?
a coin is called 'une pièce' in French. The currency they use is the Euro, so the coins could be euros or the subdivision 'cents'
What is the 18TH century French name for coins?
The French currency in the 18th century was the franc. Some coins were named by old names like the Louis (the largest coin).
Who is the women on the old french coin?
The feminine figure on the French franc coins is Marianne. She is the allegoric embodiment of the republic since the French revolution. (link)
What was the old 5 franc coin called?
The 5 Franc coins from the 1800s are called 5 Francs.
What were pre-19th century Italian coins called?
The pre 19th century Italian coins were called scudo.Scudo
What is an old coin called?
Old French coins would be called Francs. now the currency of money there is called Eros, but very old French coins were called Francs. Singular is Franc. Plural is Francs.
What was french coins called?
a coin is called 'une pièce' in French. The currency they use is the Euro, so the coins could be euros or the subdivision 'cents'
What are the coins called in France?
Up till 2002 France used its own monetary unit called the French franc. The franc was divided into 100 centimes, which were sometimes still referred to by the medieval name "sous" in the same way that US cents are usually called "pennies" In 2002 they adopted the euro along with most other countries in the EU.
What is the 18TH century French name for coins?
The French currency in the 18th century was the franc. Some coins were named by old names like the Louis (the largest coin).
What are old Greek coins called?
drachma
Who is the women on the old french coin?
The feminine figure on the French franc coins is Marianne. She is the allegoric embodiment of the republic since the French revolution. (link)
Which French Banks will accept old Franc Coins?
No French bank will accept French Francs any more. The Franc was phased out in 2001 and replaced by the Euro. Banks accepted to change coins for a year after taht, and notes until 2005.
How do you write 'change' in french?
change (evolution, modification) is spelled "change" in French. change (small coins) is called "la monnaie"
What is old gold coins of France called?
Crossword word - ECUS
Were the french coins called centimes?
Prior to the Euro, French currency was known as the Franc, the Franc was divided into 100 smaller coins known as Centimes. This word derives from Cent meaning one hundredth part
What is a old french coin called?
A franc
What was the old 5 franc coin called?
The 5 Franc coins from the 1800s are called 5 Francs.
