| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Pattern |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% Copper, 6% Nickel, 2% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Dimensions | 26.01 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Georges Mathieu |
| In circulation to | 1 July 1993 |
| Reference(s) | KM#E115 |
| Obverse description | A map of metropolitan France with flashes pointing to Paris, and stylized initials RF on top with lettering around outside, date below with privy mark The coin represents change of France from tradition to modernity, showing a modern country of energy and technology. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
RF
MATHIEU
1974 (Translation: French Republic) |
| Reverse description | Value on band across centre, and industry in background |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ESSAI 10 FRANCS |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription, separated by patterns |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1974 - Type A - 7 200 1974 - Type B - |
| Catalog ID | 6617383330 |
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