Depiction of Robert Schuman reading the text of his declaration of May 9, 1950. In the upper part of the coin, a monogram intertwining the initials `RF` and the face value `10 EURO`. Below the face value, in a circle surrounded by twelve stars, the inscription `9 Mai`. Above, the common issues hallmark. At the bottom of the coin, the inscription `EUROPE DAY`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RF
10 EURO
9 Mai
LA JOURNÉE de L`EUROPE
Reverse description
Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms `€` in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
€ € € € € € € € € € € €
EUROPA
2006
Edge
Smooth with in hollow the inscription `EUROPA` repeated four
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)