France 10 Francs, 1988

Génie de la Bastille

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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
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

10 Francs from France. Issued in 1988. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 23 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse
In the center, the winged Genius of Liberty holding a torch in his right hand / On either side, "R" and "F" / The periphery consists of a series of striated geometric motifs. Different from the Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles (AGMM). The July Column was erected on the Place de la Bastille in Paris to commemorate the Three Glorious Years of July 1830. Its top is adorned with a gilded bronze sculpture by Auguste Dumont: the Genius of Liberty.
Reverse
In circular caption "FREEDOM EQUALITY FRATERNITY" / In the center the value / At the bottom the year / In the background a triangular geometric figure striated

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1988  Dolphin 5K € 790,00 Proof

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