Issuer France Period Fifth Republic (1958-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1999-2006 Value 10 Euro Cent Currency Euro (2003-date) Composition Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) Weight 4.1 g Diameter 19.75 mm Thickness 1.93 mm Shape Round modern adaptation of the Sower, initially designed by Oscar Roty, representing "France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe", is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe Unabridged legend: République française Laurent Jorio d'après Oscar Roty