10 Francs 1974-1987 front 10 Francs 1974-1987 back
10 Francs 1974-1987 photo
Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

10 Francs

 
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium) 10 g 26.01 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-1987
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
26.01 mm
Thickness
2.54 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 July 1993
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#683
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Value on band across centre, and industry in background

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 FRANCS

Engraver: Georges Mathieu

Edge

Smooth with inscription, separated by patterns

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood

Comment

There are two varieties:
Type A: obverse face up when reading the edge
Type B: reverse face up when reading the edge