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10 Euros Journée de l'Europe
2006 year| Gold (.920) | 8.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms "€" in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
€ € € € € € € € € € € €
EUROPA
2006
Engraver: Fabienne Courtiade
Edge
Smooth with in hollow the inscription "EUROPA" repeated four times in reversed directions.
Lettering: EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA EUROPA
Comment
The common emissions hallmarkThis hallmark by Finnish engraver Hannu Veijalainen, which appeared for the first time in Austria on the 5 euro 2004, marks issues common to several member states.
Interesting fact
The 2006 French Journée de l'Europe 10 Euro gold coin features a unique design that was created by French artist Joaquin Jimenez, who is known for his work on various coins and medals. The design depicts a stylized image of Europa, the mythological figure after whom the continent is named, surrounded by a wreath of olive branches and the 12 stars of the European Union. The coin's design is particularly notable for its use of gold and its detailed, high-relief striking, which gives the coin a distinctive texture and depth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Journée de l'Europe) 2006 coin.
