Two 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RF
10 euro
L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE
Reverse description
A 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 script
Latin
Reverse lettering
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Lockheed
P-38
F-5B 1. LO
2019
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)