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10 Euros Alpine Skiing
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Diameter | 37 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a dynamic figure of an alpine skier in a racing tuck position set against a globe depicting the world map, evoking the international scope of the Winter Olympics. The denomination '10 EURO' appears in the upper portion of the globe, while the inscriptions 'VANCOUVER' and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic maple leaf emblem are positioned to the left. The year '2009' appears in the lower exergue of the central design. The surrounding border carries the legend 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' arching across the top and the national motto 'LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ' along the bottom, all rendered in a frosted finish against a mirror proof field. |
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| Reverse description | Central design depicts an alpine skier mid-jump, rendered in high relief against a darkened night-sky field, conveying speed and athleticism. Snow-covered fir trees occupy the lower left background, lending a dramatic winter landscape atmosphere. The lower field displays a row of stylized maple leaf motifs in intaglio, referencing the host nation Canada. The curved legend 'JEUX D'HIVER' (Winter Games) arches prominently across the upper portion of the field in bold raised lettering. The overall composition is executed in proof quality with strong contrast between frosted devices and mirror surfaces. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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