Réunion (1848-date) 10 Francs, 1969 – 1973

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Réunion (1848-date) Réunion (1848-date)
Currency Franc (1816 – 1965)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 10 Francs
Year 1969 – 1973
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 1.52
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Francs from Réunion (1848-date). Issued from 1969 to 1973. Struck in Aluminium-nickel-bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Marianne head left, wearing a winged phrygian cap. 4 ships in the background. Date below. (French Republic)
Reverse
Crowned shield (coat of arms of Saint-Denis de la Réunion) divides value, ribbon below with "PRAETER OMNES ANGULUS RIDET" motto.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1973  Owl 700K € 5,40 36%
1972  Owl 400K € 6,60 31%
1971  Owl 200K € 16,00 16%
1970  Owl 300K € 5,40 26%
1969  Owl 300K € 5,40 29%

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