France 10 Francs, 1974
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
10 Francs
Year
1974
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% copper, 6% nickel, 2% aluminium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
26.01
Thickness (mm)
2.54
Demonetized
1 July 1993
Description
10 Francs from France. Issued in 1974. Struck in Copper-aluminium-nickel (92% copper, 6% nickel, 2% aluminium). Measures 26.01 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- A map of metropolitan France with flashes pointing to Paris, and stylized initials RF on top with lettering around outside, date below with privy mark The coin represents change of France from tradition to modernity, showing a modern country of energy and technology. (French Republic)
- Reverse
- Value on band across centre, and industry in background
- Edge
- Smooth with inscription, separated by patterns (Liberty Equality Brotherhood)
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