France 500 Francs, 1997
Georges Guynemer
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
New franc
(1960 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Francs
Year
1997
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
16.96
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Francs from France. Issued in 1997. Struck in Gold (.920). Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.96 g.
- Obverse
- The three-quarter-length portrait in aviator's garb of Georges Guynemer, French aviation ace during WW1, is surrounded by the legend: "GEORGES GUYNEMER 1894-1917" and the monogram: "RF".
- Reverse
- A stork in flight. The stork was the motif painted on "Le vieux Charles", Guynemer's SPAD III. (Liberty - Equality - Brotherhood)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1997
|
300 | Proof |
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