© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
500 Euros Europa Star
2016 year| Gold (.999) | 155.50 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 500 Euros 500 EUR = USD 548 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.50 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The reverse side shows on the one hand an emblematic building of contemporary architecture, the Centre Georges Pompidou, and on the other hand an artist representative of the international influence of French couture, Yves Saint Laurent, whose year 2016 marks the 80th anniversary of his birth.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 EURO
CENTRE POMPIDOU
Yves Saint Laurent
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2016 Europa Star 500 Euro gold coin from France is that it features a unique design that showcases the European Union's shared values and history. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of Europa, the mythological figure after whom the continent is named, riding a bull, surrounded by a circle of 12 stars, which represent the original member states of the European Union. The design is meant to symbolize the unity and diversity of the European Union and its commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity among its member states.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Euros (Europa Star) 2016 coin.
