10 Euros Abou Simbel

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1905
Obverse descriptionThe right part of the piece represents a part of the façade of the great temple of Abu Simbel. The left part represents a detail of the statue of the god Ra. A frieze runs along the listel from 10 am to 6 am.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTemple d`Abou-Simbel RF
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the UNESCO headquarters in France seen from the sky. The coin is composed of three parts. One represents the natural heritage, a second the architectural heritage, and a third for the face value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 EURO 2012 PATRIMOINE MONDIAL DE L`UNESCO
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2012  - Proof - 2 220
Catalog ID2470906490
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