10 Francs Space Conquest

€696.00
IssuerFrance
Year1983
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value10 Francs (10 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionCopper-aluminium-nickel
Weight10 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Daniel Ponce
In circulation to1 July 1993
Reference(s) F#367, KM#952, Schön#245, Gad#816
Obverse descriptionGondola of Jacques Charles hydrogen balloon (December 1, 1783).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE 10 FRANCS 1983
(Translation: Republic of France 10 Francs 1983)
Reverse descriptionMontgolfier hot air balloon above cheering crowd (November 21, 1783).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONQVÊTE DE L`ESPACE D.PONCE 1783
(Translation: Conquest of Space D. Ponce 1783)
EdgeInscripted with the French motto
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1983  - Edge type A - 3 000 972
1983  - Edge type B -
1983  - Essai Edge type A - 4 000
1983  - Essai Edge type B -
Catalog ID6512750840
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