| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Quentin Stenberg |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2043 |
| Obverse description | Portrait of Benjamin Franklin and the lightning rod experiment. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Benjamin FRANKLIN 1706 - 2006
AMI DE LA FRANCE
RF (Translation: Friend of France Republic of France) |
| Reverse description | French and American flags. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PHILOSOPHE
DIPLOMATE
ÉCRIVAIN
SAVANT
10 EURO
2006 (Translation: Philosopher Diplomat Writer Savant) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2006 - Proof - 1 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8867953670 |
| Comments |
