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10 cent euro coins (€0.10) are made of copper alloy (Nordic gold). They have a diameter of 19.75 mm, a 1.93 mm thickness and a mass of 4.10 grams. The coins' edges are scalloped (ribbed). All coins have a common obverse side and country-specific national reverse.
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 Common side of all €0.10 coins minted before 2007 |
.png) Common side of all €0.10 coins minted from 2007 onwards |
.gif){kind=small} Edge of all €0.10 coins |
National sides
 Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II |
 Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC. |
 Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland. |
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 Germany: The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity. |
 Greece: Rigas Velestinlis-Fereos (1757–1798), Greek poet. |
 Ireland: The traditional Irish harp |
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 Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri |
 Monaco: The monogram of Prince Albert II |
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 Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge. |
 San Marino: Basilica of San Marinus |
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 Slovenia: Plečnik's idea for the Slovenian Parliament, inscribed Katedrala svobode (Cathedral of freedom). |
 Spain: Miguel de Cervantes, famous Spanish writer. |
 Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
Former designs
Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:
 Monaco: The seal of Monaco |
 Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II |
 Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain. |
 Finland: 1st Series (1999–2006) |
 Belgium: 1st Series (1999–2007) |
Planned designs
Planned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro. The dates shown below are tentative and have not been confirmed. They have been mentioned in the media and several other sources, but are subject to change.
 Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania. Introduction expected in 2013.1 |
 Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia. Introduction currently planned in 2013. |
See Enlargement of the eurozone for more details of the schedule for these and other countries.
References
- ^ "SEB: no euro for Lithuania before 2013". The Baltic Course. Retrieved on 22 December 2008.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Euro coins (10 cents) |
- "National sides of 10 cent euro coins". European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2007-04-17.
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