10 Francs, France

10 Francs, France, 1988-2001 obverse image10 Francs, France, 1988-2001 reverse image
10 Francs coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    1988-2001
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
10 Francs Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.76-$46.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Francs Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The face value, crossed out with wide stripes, is surrounded by the French motto: LIBERT GALIT FRATERNIT (liberty, equality, fraternity)

Engraver:


Jean-Luc Maréchal

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


A representation of the Génie de la Liberté (the Spirit of Freedom, approximately), a sculpture located at the top of the "July Column" in Paris, is flanked with the letters R and F, the initials of the French Republic. The rim constitutes a striated geometrical pattern.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


5 groups of reeds

10 Francs Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


R F

Reverse:


LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ 10F 1989 FRATERNITÉ

10 Francs Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring (Ring: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)

Size

10 Francs sizes
  • Weight:6.5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:2.1 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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