Silver coin €10 France 2025 – Myths and Wealth: El Dorado

In the 16th century, captivated by tales of a king clad in gold offering treasures to a sacred lake, Spanish conquistadors set out on a desperate quest to find El Dorado, the Golden Man. Francisco Pizarro’s expedition in 1532 led to the capture of Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, and the hope of finding fabulous treasures. But the city of El Dorado remained elusive, forever fueling the myth of untold riches hidden deep in the jungle.

Obverse: Two portraits facing each other depict the Spanish conquistador and Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor. In the center is a gilded Inca idol, “El Dorado,” towering over a mythical lake where, legend has it, the gold-dusted Inca ruler offered the lake considerable riches to appease the deity living in the water. This coin features selective gilding of the finest gold, referencing the myth.

Reverse: A modernized version of the Sower, with the drape of her dress depicting a heraldic version of the French flag.

Denomination: 10 euros
Weight: 22.2 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Metal: 999 silver, gold plated
Circulation: 3000
Packaging: capsule, box
Certificate of authenticity included.