🪙 About the 1989 French 10 Francs

This coin was one of the early bimetallic circulation coins in Europe, predating the euro. It showcases intricate national symbolism and was a staple of French commerce before the transition to the euro in 2002.

Specifications:

• Issuing Country: France

• Denomination: 10 Francs

• Year: 1989

• Type: Circulation coin

• Composition: Cupronickel center, aluminum-bronze ring

• Weight: 10.0 grams

• Diameter: 25.5 mm

• Edge: Milled with incuse text "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ"

• Obverse: Marianne (symbol of the French Republic) surrounded by "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE"

• Reverse: Stylized design with denomination “10 F”, year, and geometric pattern

🕰 Historical Insight

Issued in the final years before the Maastricht Treaty and the euro introduction, this 1989 coin represents the final phase of France’s independent monetary identity. It also marks 200 years since the French Revolution — a crucial milestone in French history, often symbolized by Marianne herself.

💡 Collecting Note

This 10-franc piece combines modernity with national identity and makes a great addition to any bimetallic or European pre-euro collection. Found in an eBay bulk lot, it exemplifies how meaningful finds can appear in unexpected places.