10 Euros - Coin of History Jacques Cartier

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBillon (.333 silver)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2765
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin shows its face value decorated with an oak branch and a laurel branch, evoking the Euro sign. The motifs on the reverse side are framed with a set of lines representing France`s hexagonal shape.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE EURO 10 2019
Reverse descriptionThe Jacques Cartier coin represents a gold ecu of Brittany sun, gold ecu of the Francois Ist reign struck in the Duchy of Brittany. The Brittany is symbolised on the coin by ermines.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMEUM INTENDEN U DEUS IN ADIUTORIUM
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2019  - - 99 999
Catalog ID1892478330
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