10 Francs Roland Garros, France

10 Francs Roland Garros, France, 1988 obverse image10 Francs Roland Garros, France, 1988 reverse image
10 Francs Roland Garros coin main info

Main information

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

Reference Price

$0.99-$129.94

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

10 Francs Roland Garros Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


In circular legend ROLAND GARROS 1888 - 1918 / In the center representation of a plane Morane-Saulnier type N and the bust of Roland Garros / Under the plane the signature H. DHUETTHE.Roland-Garros (1888-1918) was a pioneer of aviation. On September 23, 1913 he made the first crossing of the Mediterranean.

Engraver:


Hervé Duetthe

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Above the face value, a bird's head in profile with wings spread out on the outline of the Atlantic coastline of France. Circular legend: "FRENCH REPUBLIC", different and vintage.

Engraver:


Hervé Duetthe

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth with inscription in hollow: FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY, separated by branches of laurel and olive and an ear of wheat.

10 Francs Roland Garros Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


1988 10F RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Reverse:


1888-1918 H. DUETTHE ROLAND GARROS

10 Francs Roland Garros Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-aluminium-nickel

Size

10 Francs Roland Garros sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:26 mm
  • Thickness:2.5 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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