


Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur
10 Francs
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium) | 10 g | 26.01 mm |
Issuer | France |
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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 |
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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