Obverse: the obverse features the famous sculpture The Thinker (Le Penseur) by French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The inscriptions “RF”, the year 1996, and the title “Le Penseur” appear alongside the sculpture.
Reverse: the reverse displays the denomination “10 Francs” and the marking “1/2 euro”, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union. Around the edge are the inscriptions “Trésors des Musées d'Europe” and the French motto “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”.
About the coin: this silver coin is part of France’s “Treasures of Europe’s Museums” series. It honors one of the world’s most celebrated sculptures, Rodin’s The Thinker, a masterpiece that has become an enduring symbol of intellect, philosophy, and contemplation.
