France 10 Euros, 2011

Figure Skating

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euros
Year 2011
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 22.2
Diameter (mm) 37

Description

10 Euros from France. Issued in 2011. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
Figure skater in front of the globe. The inscriptions "2011", "SOCHI" and the face value "10 EURO" are on the globe. The different, and the other inscriptions "FRENCH REPUBLIC" and the motto "FREEDOM - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY" "are all around the globe following the listel.
Reverse
Performance of an artistic figure skating couple performing an arabesque. On the left side of the piece is a stylized public, reminiscent of three Russian dolls one behind the other. The inscription "WINTER GAMES" is on the right side of the coin along the listel. This piece refers to the upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2011  Workshop floret 3.3K Proof

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