10 Francs

€683.00
IssuerFrance
Year1974-1987
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Francs (10 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionCopper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium)
Weight10 g
Dimensions26.01 mm
Thickness2.54 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Georges Mathieu
In circulation to1 July 1993
Reference(s) F#365, Schön#242, KM#940, Gad#814
Obverse descriptionA map of metropolitan France with flashes pointing to Paris, and stylized initials RF on top with lettering around outside, date below with privy mark  The coin represents change of France from tradition to modernity, showing a modern country of energy and technology.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE RF MATHIEU 1987
(Translation: French Republic)
Reverse descriptionValue on band across centre, and industry in background
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 FRANCS
EdgeSmooth with inscription, separated by patterns
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1974  - F. 365/3 - Tranche type A - 22 446 311
1974  - F. 365/4 - Tranche type B -
1975  - F. 365/5 - Tranche type A - 48 314 511
1975  - F. 365/6 - Tranche type B -
1976  - F. 365/7 - Tranche type A - 94 540 711
1976  - F. 365/8 - Tranche type B -
1977  - F. 365/10 - Tranche type B -
1977  - F. 365/9 - Tranche type A - 100 052 511
1978  - F. 365/11 - Tranche type A - 97 614 011
1978  - F. 365/12 - Tranche type B -
1979  - F. 365/13 - Tranche type A - 110 040 511
1979  - F. 365/14 - Tranche type B -
1980  - F. 365/15 - Tranche type A - 80 010 011
1980  - F. 365/16 - Tranche type B -
1981  - F. 365/17 - Tranche type A - 50 011
1981  - F. 365/18 - Tranche type B -
1982  - F. 365/19 - Tranche type A - 73 311
1982  - F. 365/20 - Tranche type B -
1983  - F. 365/21 - Tranche type A - 100 972
1983  - F. 365/22 - Tranche type B -
1984  - F. 365/23 - Tranche type A - 40 001 847
1984  - F. 365/24 - Tranche type B -
1985  - F. 365/25 - Tranche type A - 30 000 511
1985  - F. 365/26 - Tranche type B -
1987  - F. 365/27- Tranche type A - 49 992 967
1987  - F. 365/28 - Tranche type B -
Catalog ID1334242500
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