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10 Euros - Rooster
2016 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
2016 is the last year of the trilogy, we discover the Rooster in its entirety.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2016
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez
Edge
Plain.
Comment
After the Semeuse and Hercules, the Monnaie de Paris highlights in 2014 a major symbol of French numismatics: the Rooster. Like the previous symbols, it is reinterpreted according to the codes of modern numismatics. 2016 is the last year of the trilogy, we discover the Rooster in its entirety.Interesting fact
The Rooster 2016 coin was designed by French artist Joaquin Jimenez, who is known for his work on various numismatic collections. The coin's design features a proud rooster standing on a field of wheat, symbolizing the rich agricultural heritage of France. The rooster is also a national symbol of France, representing courage, honor, and loyalty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros - Rooster 2016 coin.
