In the center of the coin, an open kimono showing the Eiffel Tower, at the top the inscription `France-Japan` on one line and `150th Anniversary` on the next line; on both sides of the kimono: on the left the year `2008`, on the right `RF`. In exergue, the face value `10 EURO` surrounded by the two different currencies.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
France-Japon
150e Anniversaire
2008 RF
10 EURO
Reverse description
The painting `Liberty guiding the people` by Eugene Delacroix.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)