France 10 Euros, 2008

Swimming

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
Representation of the globe showing China, and the inscription "beijing" inside the Asian continent. Appearing to emerge from the globe, a swimmer, head emerging from the water, arms spread in a butterfly position.
Reverse
Above a decorative motif forming a semi-circle, a swimmer, arms raised above her head, is about to dive into the water.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2008  Hunting horn 988 Proof

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