10 Euros Figure Skating

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2011
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1838
Obverse descriptionFigure skater in front of the globe. The inscriptions `2011`, `SOCHI` and the face value `10 EURO` are on the globe. The different, and the other inscriptions `FRENCH REPUBLIC` and the motto `FREEDOM - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY` `are all around the globe following the listel.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 10 EURO SOTCHI 2011 LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ ·
Reverse descriptionPerformance of an artistic figure skating couple performing an arabesque. On the left side of the piece is a stylized public, reminiscent of three Russian dolls one behind the other. The inscription `WINTER GAMES` is on the right side of the coin along the listel. This piece refers to the upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringJEUX D`HIVER
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2011  - Proof - 3 334
Catalog ID4548786360
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