France 10 Francs, 1988
Génie de la Bastille
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Information
Country
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
|
5K | € 790,00 | Proof |
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