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500 Francs Basketball
1991 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Logo of the F I B A.
Face value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTIEME ANNIVERSAIRE
FIBA
500
FRANCS
1991
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1991 French 500 Francs Gold Basketball Coin features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for basketball. The coin's obverse side features a stylized basketball player in mid-dunk, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the words "République Française." The reverse side features the French national emblem, a Gallic rooster, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the coin's mintage year. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of France's rich basketball history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Basketball) 1991 coin.
