France 10 francs Roland Garros 1988

France · 1988 · 10 francs

Commemorative coinCommon

€1.90estimate

29,973,011coins minted

N694 KM965

RAReference number RARA-5IUGJ

Commemorative coin

Centenary of the birth of Roland Garros (1888-1988)

The coin's story

This 10 francs coin in nickel-aluminium-bronze commemorates the centenary of the birth of the aviator Roland Garros (1888-1918). A pioneer of aviation, on 23 September 1913 he achieved the first crossing of the Mediterranean by aeroplane. One side shows his bust and his aircraft, a Morane-Saulnier Type N, the other, a bird's head with outspread wings over the outline of France's Atlantic coast. Both sides are the work of Hervé Duetthe. The coin was struck in 29,973,011 pieces for circulation. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 1 July 1993.

ObverseRoland Garros

ROLAND GARROS 1888-1918 H. DUETTHE

Design: The bust of Roland Garros and a Morane-Saulnier Type N aeroplane.
Legend: ROLAND GARROS 1888-1918.
Signature: H. DUETTHE.

HDEngraved by Hervé Duetthe and Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris

ReverseThe Bird

1988 10F RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

Design: A bird's head with outspread wings over the outline of France's Atlantic coast, above the value.
Legend: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Denomination: 10F.
Date: 1988.

HDEngraved by Hervé Duetthe

Specifications

Denomination10 francs
Year1988
Mintage29,973,011
MintMonnaie de Paris
MaterialCopper-nickel-aluminium
ShapeRound
Diameter26 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Weight10 g
EdgeThe edge bears an incuse inscription.**Inscription: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), between a laurel branch, an olive branch and an ear of wheat
ScriptsLatin