The top left of the coin features the face of the Marquise de Pompadour and her title `LA MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR`. At top right is an open book and below it a château. At the bottom of the coin is the outline of the Limousin region, with the letters `RF` for République Française above it. Along the scroll is the name of the region `LIMOUSIN`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LA MARQUISE DE POMPADOUR
LIMOUSIN RF
Reverse description
The face value between two branches of laurel and oak, surrounded by the French motto and three hexagons.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
EURO 10
2012
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)