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10 Francs Montesquieu
1989 year| Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in gold (.920) ring (Center in Gold (.750), Paladium (.150), Silver (.100) and Ring in Gold (.920), Silver (.40), Copper (.40)) | 12 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: gold (.750) centre in gold (.920) ring (Center in Gold (.750), Paladium (.150), Silver (.100) and Ring in Gold (.920), Silver (.40), Copper (.40)) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The face value is surrounded by the motto: "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ", the whole being crossed out by broad bands
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ
10F
1989
FRATERNITÉ
Edge
5 sets of splines
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Montesquieu) 1989 coin from France is that it features a unique bimetallic composition, with a gold (.750) center surrounded by a gold (.920) ring. The center of the coin also contains a small amount of paladium (.150), silver (.100), and copper (.100), while the ring is made of gold (.920), silver (.40), and copper (.40). This complex composition makes the coin stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Montesquieu) 1989 coin.
