France 500 Francs, 1991

Pierre de Coubertin

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Francs
Year 1991
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 17
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

500 Francs from France. Issued in 1991. Struck in Gold (.925). Measures 31 mm and weighs 17 g.

Obverse
In circular legend "PIERRE DE COUBERTIN 1863-1937". In the center the head of Pierre de Coubertin in front of a column and the enclosure of a stadium. Below "RF". On the left the signature "PONCE-BUQUOY".
Reverse
In circular legend "XVIes JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER". In the center the logo of the Games inspired by the Savoyard flag. On the right on 2 lines the facial value. On the left vertically the year. In bottom "ALBERTVILLE 92" and the Olympic rings below.
Edge
Embossed edge

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1991  Dolphin 25.4K Proof

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