Obverse
A representation of the Génie de la Liberté (the Spirit of Freedom, approximately), a sculpture located at the top of the “July Column” in Paris, is flanked with the letters R and F, the initials of the French Republic. The rim constitutes a striated geometrical pattern.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R F
Unabridged legend: République Française
Translation: French Republic
Engraver: Jean Luc Maréchal
Reverse
The face value, crossed out with wide stripes, is surrounded by the French motto: “LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ” (liberty, equality, fraternity)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ
10F
1989
FRATERNITÉ
Translation:
Liberty Equality
Brotherhood
Engraver: Jean Luc Maréchal
Edge
5 groups of reeds
10 Francs – obverse
© Cyrillius
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Pessac, France (1973-date)