France · 1950 · 10 francsSeries of Guiraud francs (1950-1958)
This 10 francs coin in aluminium-bronze, 91% copper and 9% aluminium, belongs to the series designed by the engraver Georges Guiraud. Introduced in 1950 in 10, 20 and 50 francs, it replaced older designs in the France of the reconstruction and remained in use until the new franc of 1960. The obverse shows the head of Marianne, the reverse a cockerel above an olive branch. This example bears the letter B below the date: it was struck at the Beaumont-le-Roger Mint, in 4,807,500 pieces in 1950. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 1 February 1970.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.64 mm.
10 centimes1945 · 17 mm
1 franc1948 · 23 mm
20 francs1952 · 23.5 mm
20 centimes1945 · 24 mm
100 francs1955 · 24 mm
10 francs1949 · 26 mm
2 francs1947 · 27 mm
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