France 10 Euros, 2008

Rat

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euros
Year 2008
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.920)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.45
Diameter (mm) 22

Description

10 Euros from France. Issued in 2008. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 22 mm and weighs 8.45 g.

Obverse
The inner part of the coin depicts a rat and features the inscriptions "Year of the Rat", the year "2008" and a Chinese character "鼠". Around the edge of the scroll, a frieze.
Reverse
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2008  Hunting horn 500 Proof

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