| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2359 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin represents a monkey surrounded by the inscriptions `Year of the Monkey` and `2016`, the year of issue and Chinese characters. All around a frieze close to the listel. The monkey is the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is a year of fire monkey. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Année du Singe 2016 RF 猴 |
| Reverse description | The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Fables de la Fontaine 10 EURO 2016 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2016 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 4824657140 |
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