10 Centimes
10 Centimes Marianne
France · 1992
A gold-colored French coin featuring the profile of Marianne on the obverse and the denomination 10 framed by wheat stalks on the reverse.
- Country
- France
- Year
- 1992
- Denomination
- 10 Centimes
- Metal
- Aluminium-Bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel)
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
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Overview
A gold-colored French coin featuring the profile of Marianne on the obverse and the denomination 10 framed by wheat stalks on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued during the Fifth Republic of France, this design by Joaquin Jimenez represents Marianne, the national symbol of the French Republic, embodying liberty and reason.
Obverse (front)
Profile of Marianne facing left wearing a Phrygian cap, surrounded by the legend 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE'
Reverse (back)
Large number '10' in the center with 'CENTIMES' below, flanked by wheat stalks, with 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' along the upper rim and the year 1992
Estimated value
$0.25 - $2.00 depending on condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition/grade and presence of mint lustre; most circulated modern French centimes have low numismatic value above face value.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
Mintage & rarity
Common, hundreds of millions minted across the series
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to low face value and high mintage, counterfeiting is extremely rare. Check weight and dimensions if suspicious.
Notable varieties & errors
Occasional die cracks or minor mint errors, though mostly standard circulation strikes for 1992
Similar coins
Other denominations in the same French franc series (20 and 50 centimes)
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean fingers or cotton gloves. Store in a dry environment in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean.
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