France 10 francs Robert Schuman 1986

France · 1986 · 10 francs

Commemorative coinUncommon

€7.13estimate

9,961,011coins minted

N1195 KM958

RAReference number RARA-JZKX6

Commemorative coin

Centenary of the birth of Robert Schuman (1886-1986)

The coin's story

This nickel 10 francs coin commemorates the centenary of the birth of Robert Schuman (1886-1963). As Minister of Foreign Affairs, he laid the foundations of European integration with his declaration of 9 May 1950. One side shows a stylised cockerel, the work of John Lobban, the other, Schuman's profile and the twelve European stars in the shape of an E, the work of Bernard Turlan. Like the Jimenez 10 francs of the same year, it was quickly withdrawn: it was confused with the ½ franc coin of the same size, especially by visually impaired people. Struck in 9,961,011 pieces, it ceased to be legal tender as early as 1 March 1987.

ObverseThe Cockerel

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 10 FRANCS 1986 LOBBAN

Design: A stylised cockerel on the left, the value and the date on the right.
Legend: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Denomination: 10 FRANCS.
Date: 1986.
Signature: LOBBAN.

JLEngraved by John Lobban and Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris

ReverseRobert Schuman

LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ·FRATERNITÉ ROBERT SCHUMAN

Design: The profile of Robert Schuman and the twelve European stars arranged in the shape of an E.
Motto: LIBERTÉ·ÉGALITÉ·FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity).
Legend: ROBERT SCHUMAN.

BTEngraved by Bernard Turlan and Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris