French Coins 10 Francs 1986 Jimenez
This type of coins was supposed to replace the larger 10-franc coins, but it was quickly withdrawn from circulation, officially, due to too small size. Apparently the ordered diameter of 21 mm looked completely different in presentations of decision-makers than in reality. By the end of 1986, these coins were practically not functioning in circulation.Engraver: Joaquim Jimenez.
Reverse: : in coin centre stylised rooster - symbol of France; above face value: 10 F (FRANCS); on the bottom year of issue 1986; along the top edge: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (French Republic).
Lettering: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 10 F 1986 JIMENEZ.
Engraver: Joaquim Jimenez.
Face value: 10 Francs.
Edge: five plain and five reeded sections.
Metal: Nickel.
Weight: 6.5 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Thickness: 2.5 mm.
Shape: Round.
Issue date: 26 V 1986.
Withdrawal date: 18 II 1987.
Designer: Atelier de gravure (group of designers of the Paris Mint - rosette after year of issue 1986 in the obverse) based on design of Joaquin Jimenez (signature JIMENEZ after the rosette along the bottom edge of the obverse).
Mint: Paris Mint mark La Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint), Pessac (mint mark at the bottom edge of the reverse on the left, on the right privy mark of mint's director Émile Rousseau - dolphin).
Mintage: 87927011 + 15 000 in annual boxed sets.
varieties: There exists a stamp variety, in which the map of France, precisely Brittany, touches the frame of the reverse.