500 Francs - Jean 50th Anniversary of Liberation
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 22.85 g | 37.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Jean (1964-2000) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.85 g |
| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#23818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
In the upper half of a circle, a strophe of the "Hémecht" (national anthem), in the lower half, the American and Luxembourg flags, adapted to the curvature of the circle. The upper part of the border is decorated with rays with the face value at its center. The lower part of the border bears the legend with the commemorative dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 F
LOOSS
VIRU BLENKEN
D'FRAIHEETSSONN
1944 - LIBERATIOUN - 1994
Translation:
500 F
LET FREEDOM'S SUN IN GLORY GLOW
1944 - LIBERATION - 1994
Engravers: Nina Victorine Lefèvre-Kestler, Julien Lefèvre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Luxembourg by the American troops.Two different variants were struck at the mint in Brussels:
- Polished flan (BU, polished planchet, quality proof)
The piece on polished flan is recognizable with the acronym "qp" after the date on the reverse side, with its grooved edge and its diameter of 37.5 mm.
- FDC:
The specimen in FDC does not have an abbreviation behind the vintage, its edge is smooth and its diameter slightly smaller (37 mm).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Luxembourg's liberation from Nazi occupation during World War II. The coin features an image of Grand Duke Jean, who played a significant role in the country's liberation, on the obverse, and the Luxembourgish national motto "Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn" (We want to remain what we are) on the reverse. The coin's design serves as a symbol of Luxembourg's resilience and determination to maintain its independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9521 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs - Jean (50th Anniversary of Liberation) 1994 coin.
