France 50 Euros, 2010
New Franc
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2010
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.45
Diameter (mm)
22
Description
50 Euros from France. Issued in 2010. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- Sower after O. Roty surrounded by the twelve stars of the European flag.
- Reverse
- In the center of the coin an olive branch and two ears of wheat reminiscent of the reverse of the 1 centime, ½ franc, 1 franc, 2 francs and 5 francs coins. At the edge of the upper listel the inscription "fiftieth anniversary of the new franc" recalls the writing of the 1 centime coins. Finally the dates "1960 2010" illustrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Franc Pinay or Franc de Gaulle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2010
|
500 | Proof |
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