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10 Francs Roland Garros
1988 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 10 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
In circular legend "ROLAND GARROS 1888 - 1918" / In the center representation of a plane Morane-Saulnier type N 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
H. DUETTHE
ROLAND GARROS
Engraver: Hervé Duetthe
Edge
Smooth with inscription in hollow: "FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY", separated by branches of laurel and olive and an ear of wheat.
Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE
