Luxembourg 500 Francs - Jean, 1998
Echternach
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Currency
Franc
(1854 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Francs
Year
1998
Ruler
Jean
(1964–2000)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.85
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2.7
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
500 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued in 1998. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.85 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait to the left of Jean (1921-), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by legend and face value. Under the head the initials of the Luxembourgish Monetary Institute (IML), near the tip of the neck, the abbreviation "qp" (quality proof) and behind the neck the initials of the artist (G/C). This piece has only been issued in an illustrated pocket. (JEAN GRAND DUKE OF LUXEMBOURG 500F IML qp G/C)
- Reverse
- Seal of 1249 representing the Abbey of Echternach with its ramparts surrounded by the legend between two grentis. All surrounded by the name of the city and the commemorative dates.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10K | € 30,00 | Proof |
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