| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 4.88 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Daniel Ponce |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GEM#188.P2 |
| Obverse description | Gas balloon basket carrying two passengers. Face value, different and vintage. Circular legend: `RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 10 FRANCS 1983 |
| Reverse description | A hot-air balloon rises into the sky above a jubilant crowd. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CONQVÊTE DE L`ESPACE D.PONCE 1783 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1983 - (fr) 454 vendus sur 1000 prévus - 1 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6977758700 |
| Comments |
