10 Francs (Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge) 1991-2001 front 10 Francs (Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge) 1991-2001 back
10 Francs (Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge) 1991-2001 photo
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10 Francs Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge

 
Bimetallic: nickel centre in copper-aluminium ring 6.50 g 22.86 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1991-2001
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel centre in copper-aluminium ring
Weight
6.50 g
Diameter
22.86 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
17 February 2005
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#284996
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

The circular legend reads "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ". In the center, the face value "10 F", the year and the different denominations of the Paris mint. In the background, a striated triangular geometric figure.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ
10 F
1994
FRATERNITÉ

Translation: Liberty, Egality, Fraternity

Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge) 1991-2001 coin from France is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel center surrounded by a copper-aluminum ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  6232 - - - - - -
1992  4938 - - - - - -
1993  5309 - - - - - -
1994  4566 - - - - - -
1995  4796 - - - - - -
1996  5319 - - - - - -
1997  6436 - - - - - -
1998  7404 - - - - - -
1999  10000 - - - - - -
2000  15000 - - - - - -
2001  35000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Genius of the Bastille; smooth edge) 1991-2001 coin.