| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Hervé Duetthe |
| In circulation to | 31 October 1991 |
| Reference(s) | KM#965c |
| Obverse description | Above the face value, a bird`s head in profile with spread wings stands out on the outline of the Atlantic coast of France. Circular legend: `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`, different and vintage. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1988 10F RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | In circular legend `ROLAND GARROS 1888 - 1918`. In the center representation of a Morane-Saulnier type N plane and the bust of Roland Garros. Under the plane the signature `H. DHUETTHE`. Roland Garros (1888-1918) was a pioneer of aviation. On September 23, 1913 he made the first crossing of the Mediterranean. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1888 - 1918 ROLAND GARROS H. DUETTHE |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1988 - Proof - 3 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3032287960 |
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