10 Euros The Great War
2018 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
The reverse displays the bugler that called the cease-fire. The soldier wears multiple flags along with a Cornflower and a Poppy. The Arc de Triomphe is in the background, under which a returning soldier holds his child in his arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENAIRE DE L'ARMISTICE DE 1918
RF
2018
Edge
Plain
Comment
Launched in 2014 for the centenary of the Great War, the series highlights the lives of men on the front and women behing the lines ; all were actors in the conflict that caused a 1st serious breaking point in the 20th century.One part of coins were sold in official mint folders.
With the 10€ only :
and with the centenary official token (cornflower and poppy) (3800 ex.)
Interesting fact
The 10 Euro coin commemorating the Great War, also known as World War I, features a design that symbolizes the devastating impact of the war on the soldiers and civilians. The coin's reverse side depicts a soldier's helmet with a large crack running through it, representing the damage and loss of life caused by the conflict. The helmet is surrounded by barbed wire and a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope for peace. The coin's design serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of working towards peace and understanding.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (The Great War) 2018 coin.
