France 500 Franc, 1994

Général de Gaulle / Adenauer

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country France France
Currency New franc (1960 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 500 Francs
Year 1994
Ruler Fifth Republic (1958–9999)
Composition Gold (.920)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 17
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

500 Francs from France. Issued in 1994. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 31 mm and weighs 17 g.

Obverse
In the center, two busts of General De Gaulle and Adenauer, facing each other. Above, the the inscription "DE GAULLE ADENAUER" in two lines. In a circular legend "FRENCH REPUBLIC". Between the 2 collars, the year.
Reverse
The twelve stars of Europe surround a handshake between General De Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. Above, the names of the two countries that signed the Franco-German Friendship Treaty, "FRANCE" and "GERMANY", and the year "1963". The face value "500 F" under the hands of the leaders.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1994  346 Proof

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