10 Francs / 1½ Euro (Van Gogh) 1996-1997 front 10 Francs / 1½ Euro (Van Gogh) 1996-1997 back
10 Francs / 1½ Euro (Van Gogh) 1996-1997 photo
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10 Francs / 1½ Euro Van Gogh

 
Silver (.900) 22.2 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1996-1997
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)1½ Euro (1.5&nbspEUR)
Currencies
New franc (1960-2001) Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.2 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31001
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· TRÉSORS des MUSÉES d'EUROPE ·
10 FRANCS
1½ euro
LIBERTÉ-ÉGALITÉ-FRATERNITÉ

Comment

Interesting fact

The 10 Francs / 1½ Euro (Van Gogh) coin from France features an image of Vincent van Gogh's famous painting "The Starry Night" on its reverse side. This painting is one of Van Gogh's most iconic works and is known for its swirling clouds and stars set against a dark blue sky. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Joaquim Jimenez, and was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Van Gogh's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs / 1½ Euro (Van Gogh) 1996-1997 coin.