Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
10 Francs
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium) | 10 g | 26.01 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1987 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| 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 |
| 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