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© VN2011
10 Francs Flight
2000 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Icarus flying, wings spread, with two jets above in the background and a monoplane (C. Ader's??) below / The four cardinal points
Script: Latin
Lettering: O N E S
Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design that showcases the theme of flight. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a bird in flight, while the reverse side features a representation of the Earth from space, with the coin's denomination and country of origin inscribed in a curved line that resembles a flight path. This design was created by French artist and engraver, Joaquin Jimenez, and it gives the coin a distinctive and eye-catching look that sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Flight) 2000 coin.
