10 Euros P-38

€1.00
IssuerFrance
Year2019
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight22.2 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joaquin Jimenez
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#2789
Obverse descriptionTwo pilot profiles symbolizing different eras and types of use - civil and military. Numerous aircraft are depicted in the sky, also marking different eras and uses, a tribute to the history of the airplane. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse, along with the `RF` symbol.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRF 10 euro L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE
Reverse descriptionA P-38 aircraft in full turn, rising from the clouds. In the background, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry dressed as a Free French Air Force pilot. The symbols of the Little Prince are scattered across the face of the coin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAntoine de Saint-Exupéry Lockheed P-38 F-5B 1. LO 2019
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2019  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID5936332690
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