France 10 Euros, 2008

Polar Year

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 logotype of the International Polar Year surrounded by the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ", the inscriptions "INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR", "- L'ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE -" and the dates "2007-2008". In exergue, the initials "RF", the face value "10 EURO" and the vintage surrounded by the two different ones.
Reverse
Representation of the Adélie Land. In front of it, an emperor penguin is standing and looking at his cub who is turning his head towards him. The flag of Terre Adélie is in front of them. Above, the inscription "Terre Adélie". (Adélie Land)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
2008  Hunting horn 500 € 380,00 Proof

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