Let’s be ‘franc’: A look inside French wallets

Issued on: 08/02/2024 – 16:55Modified: 08/02/2024 – 16:57 06:35 FRENCH CONNECTIONS © FRANCE 24 In this edition we take a look inside “le portefeuille”, or wallet, of French people. From the national healthcare card, “la carte vitale”, to ID cards, to France’s coins and bank notes, we trace the history of these typically French possessions. […]

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In this edition we take a look inside “le portefeuille”, or wallet, of French people. From the national healthcare card, “la carte vitale”, to ID cards, to France’s coins and bank notes, we trace the history of these typically French possessions. We also find out about France’s oldest institution: la Monnaie de Paris, where coins are still made.