10 Euros Guadeloupe

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.70 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)J. Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1873
Obverse descriptionThe coin features the face of fencer and musician Joseph Bologne de Saint-George in the top right-hand corner. His knighthood `CH ER` and his name `DE SAINT GEORGE` are written along the scroll beside his face. At top left, a sword and a cello. At the bottom of the coin is the outline of the Guadeloupe region, with the letters `RF` for République Française above it. Along the scroll is the name of the region `GUADELOUPE`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCH ER DE SAINT GEORGE GUADELOUPE RF
Reverse descriptionThe face value between two branches of laurel and oak, surrounded by the French motto and three hexagons.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ EURO 10 2012
EdgePlain.
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2012  - - 70 000
Catalog ID3573150250
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