France 500 Euros, 2011
Jacques Cartier
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Euros
Year
2011
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
155.5
Diameter (mm)
50
Description
500 Euros from France. Issued in 2011. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 50 mm and weighs 155.5 g.
- Obverse
- Representation of La Grande Hermine, Jacques Cartier's boat as if it were inserted in a compass.
- Reverse
- Representation of Jacques Cartier calculating distances from Canada on a world map on a background of wind rose.
- Edge
- Smooth with part number
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011
|
99 | Proof |
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