France 500 Francs / 75 ECUs, 1995
The Alhambra
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Francs = 75 ECU
Year
1995
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Francs = 75 ECU from France. Issued in 1995. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 31 mm and weighs 20 g.
- Obverse
- Face value "500 francs" / "75 ecus" in the center of the coin, surrounded by the 12 stars symbolizing the flag of the European Union. "Republic" inscribed on the upper reverse and "French" on the lower.
- Reverse
- Representation of the Courtyard of the Myrtles, one of the jewels of the Alhambra of Granada. "L'Alhambra" inscribed at the top. "1995" inscribed at the top.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1995
|
2K | Proof |
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