The 10 Francs 1975, designed by Jean-Pierre Mathieu, is a modern French coin that circulated between 1974 and 1987. This issue reflects the evolution of French numismatic design, blending classic and contemporary elements.
The obverse features a stylized portrait of Marianne, the national personification of France, wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing liberty and the ideals of the French Republic. The inscription "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" surrounds the design, emphasizing national pride and unity.
The reverse showcases a geometric and modernist design of the denomination "10 FRANCS", set against a background of lines and abstract shapes. The national motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) is inscribed along the edge, with the year "1975" positioned below the denomination.
Struck in cupronickel, this coin represents France’s transition into a more contemporary style of coinage while maintaining its deep historical and cultural symbolism. A must-have for collectors of modern French numismatics!
