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10 Francs World Cup 98, Italie
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Diameter | 37 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the official France 98 FIFA World Cup logo in the upper portion of the field, depicting a stylised football partially enclosed within a circular graphic device, overlaid by a sweeping diagonal element evoking dynamic motion. To the right, the monogram 'RF' (République Française) appears in bold relief. Below the central design, the legend 'FRANCE 98' is inscribed in large characters, with the denomination '10 F' prominently displayed beneath it. The date '1997' appears in the lower exergue, and the entire design is bordered by a raised inner ring of beads. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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France's 1998 World Cup generated one of the most ambitious commemorative coin programs in French mint history — 98 different designs across multiple denominations, each celebrating a participating nation. The Italy piece was part of that broader series, issued the year before the tournament opened at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Italy arrived as three-time champions and genuine title contenders, which made their group-stage exit against the host nation particularly striking in retrospect.