France 500 Francs / 70 Ecus, 1990

Charlemagne

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Francs = 70 ECU
Year 1990
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.920)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 17
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Description

500 Francs = 70 ECU from France. Issued in 1990. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 37 mm and weighs 17 g.

Obverse
A portrait of Charlemagne, after an engraving by Carola Tietz, is surrounded by the legend: "CHARLEMAGNE - 742 814 -"
Reverse
The monogram of the king of francs is surrounded by two laurel branches and the face value. Around, we read the motto "LIBERTY - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY" and the inscription: "FRENCH REPUBLIC".
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1990  Dolphin 5K Proof

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