| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Dimensions | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Claude Lesot |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#956a, F#5200/2, F#1300/2, Gad#819, KM#956b |
| Obverse description | Circular legend `RÉPUBLIQUE - 1985 - FRANÇAISE`. In the center, Gavroche holding a pistol, with Cosette seated, on the right, mask, pen and book. In the background, Notre-Dame de Paris. Below, the signature `Victor Hugo`. At the top, on two lines, the value. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 10 FRANCS Victor Hugo RÉPUBLIQUE 1985 FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | In circular legend `VICTOR HUGO`. On three lines to the left, `1885 - 1985`. In the center, a bust of Victor Hugo. On the right, a laurel branch. Under the bust the signature `G. LESOT`. Victor Hugo (1802-1885) is the most important of the French Romantic authors. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VICTOR HUGO 1885-1985 C.LESOT |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1985 - BU - 30 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3740937630 |
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