The face of the coin presents a view of the façade of the Opera Garnier. We discover one of the statues present on the building magnified by a gold deposit. A curtain half embraced is represented, on which appear notes on staves that are profiled behind the statue.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
OPERA GARNIER
RF
Reverse description
The reverse side shows a modern view of the map of Paris and its districts represented by small pyramids.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
TRÉSORS DE PARIS
2016
10 EURO
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)