France 10 Francs, 1988

Roland Garros

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Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Francs
Year 1988
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.920)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized 31 October 1991

Description

10 Francs from France. Issued in 1988. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 26 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
Above the face value, a bird's head in profile with spread wings stands out on the outline of the Atlantic coast of France. Circular legend: "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", different and vintage.
Reverse
In circular legend "ROLAND GARROS 1888 - 1918". In the center representation of a Morane-Saulnier type N plane and the bust of Roland Garros. Under the plane the signature "H. DHUETTHE". Roland Garros (1888-1918) was a pioneer of aviation. On September 23, 1913 he made the first crossing of the Mediterranean.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1988  Dolphin 3K Proof

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