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10 Euros Astronomy
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Diameter | 37 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is divided diagonally into two contrasting fields: the left half displays a frosted, textured depiction of an astronaut's boot print impressed into the lunar surface, rendered in high relief against a matte background evoking the regolith of the Moon. The right half features a deeply mirrored, polished field bearing the denomination '10 EURO' in large raised numerals, the date '2009' at centre, and the republican monogram 'RF' (République Française) below. The circular legend around the upper and lower periphery reads '40 ANS DES PREMIERS PAS SUR LA LUNE', commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first human steps on the Moon. |
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| Obverse lettering | 40 ANS DES PREMIERS PAS SUR LA LUNE 10 EURO 2009 RF |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a large, luminous representation of the full Moon occupying the central field, its surface rendered with subtle topographic detail and atmospheric gradation. Scattered across and around the lunar disc are multiple multi-pointed stars of varying sizes, evoking a celestial tableau. To the left, a stylised crescent and telescope silhouette appear in the dark outer field, referencing astronomical observation. The broad raised border bears a series of classical astronomical and planetary symbols arranged around the circumference, interspersed with the encircling legend '2009 ANNÉE MONDIALE DE L'ASTRONOMIE', commemorating the UNESCO International Year of Astronomy. |
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