Above the face value, a bird`s head in profile with wings spread out on the outline of the Atlantic coastline of France. Circular legend: `FRENCH REPUBLIC`, 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 plane Morane-Saulnier type N 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
H. DUETTHE
ROLAND GARROS
Edge
Smooth with inscription in hollow: `FREEDOM EQUALITY
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage
1988 - (fr) F. 372/2 - Essai tranche type B - 1988 - (fr) F. 372/3 - Tranche type A - 29 973 011 1988 - (fr) F. 372/4 - Tranche type B - 1988 - Essai - 1 850