France 10 Euros, 2018

Dakota

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euros
Year 2018
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 2018. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
Two pilots' profiles symbolizing different eras and types of use - civil and military. Numerous planes are represented in the sky, also marking different eras and uses, a tribute to the history of the plane. The face value is written on the bottom left of the reverse side as well as the symbol "RF".
Reverse
A Dakota flies over Berlin and the Brandenburg Gate where children wait for supplies and greet the pilots. On the sides, the monument of the Berlin airlift, decorated with small Dakotas making a noria, reminds us of this formidable human enterprise. In the center, the quote from President JF Kennedy, paying tribute to the Berlin Airlift in 1963.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2018  Workshop floret 3K Proof

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