France 1984 10 francs KM-954

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is the regular issue ten francs depicting the hexagon of France struck 1974-87. Along with this type was a commemorative honoring sculptor Francois Rude (1784-1855). This module was last used in 1988 and the franc retired in favor of the euro in 2002.

Recorded mintage: 40,001,847.

Specification: 10 g, copper-nickel, 26 mm diameter, plain edge.

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, 1789-2011, 20me éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 2011.
• Prieur, Michel, and Laurent Schmitt, Le Franc 10: Les Monnaies, Paris: Éditions les Chevau-légers, 2014.

Link to:

• 1983 10 francs Montgolfier
• 1984 100 francs, Marie Curie
• France 1985 10 francs, struck in platinum
• 1987 10 francs
• Coins and currency dated 1984