Coin France 10 Francs Mathieu - 1975 Edge B

This 10 Franc coin, minted in 1975, is a creation of Georges Mathieu. It is composed of an alloy of copper, aluminum, and nickel, giving it a distinctive color.

The obverse of the coin features a stylized representation of the map of France. At the center of this map, the letters "RF", symbolizing the French Republic, are intertwined in capital letters. The name "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is inscribed in an arc above the map, while the name of the engraver, "MATHIEU", and the year of issue, "1975", appear below.

The reverse of the coin showcases stylized representations of a modern industrial France. Shapes evoking cranes, pylons, and industrial buildings are arranged to suggest the country's economic activity. The face value, "10 FRANCS", is inscribed in full in the center of this industrial composition.

The edge of the coin is engraved with the republican motto: "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE", separated by symbols. A laurel branch precedes the word "LIBERTE", an olive branch precedes "EGALITE", and an ear of wheat precedes "FRATERNITE". There are two types of edge for this coin: type A, where the edge is readable with the map of France facing up, and type B, where the edge is readable with the face value facing up. This version is type B.

The coin weighs 10 grams and has a diameter of 26 millimeters. The mintage for this specific year amounts to 48,314,511 copies.