10 Euro – The Spitfire (2020)

FR 10 Euro 2020 Horn of PlentyFR 10 Euro 2020 Horn of Plenty
Image source: Monnaie de Paris

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Description obverse

Two Supermarine Spitfires flying at full speed during an operation to protect the English coast around Douvres. At the top SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE; to the right 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN; at the bottom 2020; to the left 80 ANS DE LA BATAILLE D'ANGLETERRE

Description reverse

The profiles of two pilots, symbolising the different eras and types of use civil and military In the sky are several aircrafts, also representing the different eras and uses, in a tribute to the history of aviation. Below inscriptions RF 10 EURO and L'AVIATION & L'HISTOIRE




Reference

France. 10 Euro (Silver) 2020, Monnaie de Paris. CoCo FR-2020-0003.