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© Éditions V. Gadoury
10 Francs Roland Garros
1988 year| Gold (.920) | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 October 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#140710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
In circular legend "ROLAND GARROS 1888 - 1918". In the center representation of a Morane-Saulnier type N plane and the bust of Roland Garros. Under the plane the signature "H. DHUETTHE".
Roland Garros (1888-1918) was a pioneer of aviation. On September 23, 1913 he made the first crossing of the Mediterranean.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1888 - 1918
ROLAND GARROS
H. DUETTHE
Engraver: Hervé Duetthe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Francs (Roland Garros) 1988 gold coin from France is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Roland Garros tennis tournament, which is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments and the premier clay court tennis tournament in the world. The coin's design features a stylized image of a tennis player in action, surrounded by the words "Roland Garros" and "10 Francs". The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for both coin collectors and tennis enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Roland Garros) 1988 coin.
