10 francs Conquête de l'Espace Piéfort cupro-nickel

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IssuerFrance
Year1983
TypeCoin pattern
Value10 Francs (10 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionCopper-aluminium-nickel
Weight20 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Daniel Ponce
In circulation to
Reference(s) Franc 2014#367 , GEM#188.P1
Obverse descriptionGas balloon basket carrying two passengers. Face value, different and vintage. Circular legend: `RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 10 FRANCS 1983
Reverse descriptionA hot-air balloon rises into the sky above a jubilant crowd.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONQVÊTE DE L`ESPACE D.PONCE 1783
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1983  - (fr) 286 vendus sur les 500 prévus. - 500
Catalog ID5515623850
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