| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1573 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin depicts a rat and features the inscriptions `Year of the Rat`, the year `2008` and a Chinese character `鼠`. Around the edge of the scroll, a frieze. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Année du Rat 鼠 2008 |
| Reverse description | The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Fables de La Fontaine 10 EURO 2008 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2008 - Proof - 500 |
| Catalog ID | 2310573760 |
| Comments |
