Coin France 10 Centimes - Simone Veil - 2024

This 10-cent coin, issued by France in 2024, is struck in Nordic gold. It has a nominal value of 10 cents.

The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Simone Veil, a prominent figure in French and European politics. Her name, "Simone Veil", is inscribed in an arc above her portrait. The dates framing her name, "1927" and "2017", commemorate her years of birth and death. Below the portrait, there is the mention "RF", abbreviation for République Française (French Republic).

The reverse of the coin displays the face value, "10 euro cent", positioned in the center. This indication is surrounded by two branches, one of oak and the other of laurel, symbolizing strength and victory respectively. These branches also frame a stylized representation of Europe, composed of six horizontal lines cut by five stars. The year of issue, "2024", appears at the bottom of the coin. The entire design is conceived to evoke European unity and prosperity, while emphasizing France's membership in the Eurozone.

The coin weighs 4.1 grams and has a diameter of 19.75 millimeters.