France 1984 10 francs KM-940

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is from the regular series struck 1974-87. It is known as the "Mathieu" ten francs after its designer. Another ten francs struck in 1984 was a commemorative honoring sculptor François Rude (1784-1855). This module was last used in 1988 and the franc retired in favor of the euro in 2002. This type was demonetized in 1991.

Recorded mintage: 40,001,847.

Specification: 10 g, copper-nickel, 26 mm diameter, plain edge, design by Georges Mathieu (1921-2012).

Catalog reference: F.365/23, KM 940.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Gadoury, Victor, Monnaies Françaises, 1789-2019, 24me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2019.
• Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.

Link to:

• 1983 10 francs, Montgolfier
• 1983 10 francs, Stendhal
• 1984 5 centimes
• 1984 20 centimes
• 1984 ½ franc
• 1984 10 francs, François Rude
• 1984 100 francs, Marie Curie
• 1985 10 francs, Mathieu, struck in platinum
• 1986 10 francs, Robert Schuman
• 1987 10 francs, Capet
• Coins and currency dated 1984