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10 Francs – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: The 20th Century - Scientific advances

France

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

New franc

(1960—2001)

Demonetization: 17 February 2005

Total mintage: 2,282

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 22.2 g

Silver weight: 19.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #1217

Numista: #118953

Value

Exchange value: 10 FRF

Bullion value: $55.38

Inflation-adjusted value: 15.66 FRF

Obverse

Description:

Spiral legend: "2000 LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE". Center: "XXe". Top: "RF". Left: value.

Inscription:

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

RF

10F XXe

2000

Translation:

Liberty Equality Fraternity

French Republic

10 Francs 20th

2000

Language: French

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Reverse

Description:

Einstein's face, turned left, with the formula E=Mc² above it. A ringed planet is on his forehead; his swirling hair forms a black hole merging with celestial bodies. To the left, four electrons orbit a nucleus.

Inscription:

E=mc²

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	2,282	Proof

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