The 1988 10 Francs coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roland Garros, the famous French aviator and namesake of the French Open tennis tournament. 

Minted in Paris, this coin has a total mintage of 29,964,000 pieces. 

Made from nickel-brass, it features a lettered edge inscribed with "LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE." The coin weighs 10 grams and has a diameter of 26 mm and a thickness of 2.5 mm, with a round shape and coin alignment (180°). 

This commemorative coin is part of the Fifth Republic period (1959 - 2002) and highlights an important figure in French aviation history.