France 10 Euros - 50th anniversary of first flight of Concorde, 2019

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euros - 50th anniversary of first flight of Con
Year 2019
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 - 50th anniversary of first flight of Con from France. Issued in 2019. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.

Obverse
Two pilot profiles symbolizing different eras and types of use - civil and military. Numerous aircraft are depicted in the sky, also marking different eras and uses, a tribute to the history of the airplane. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse, along with the "RF" symbol.
Reverse
The Concorde in full takeoff, nose tilted. In the background is the runway from which it has just taken off as well as the different routes it took to make the emblematic Paris - New York connection.
Edge
Plain.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
2019  Workshop floret 3K Proof

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