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500 Francs Louis Braille
1999 year| Gold (.920) (Proof) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) (Proof) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Various symbols from the Braille language.
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
UN RAYON DE LUMIÈRE A PÉNETRÉ LES OMBRES DU MONDE
Helen Keller
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
1999
500F
Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1999see silver coin of same design.
Interesting fact
The 500 Francs (Louis Braille) 1999 coin from France features a unique tactile design, with raised dots that represent the Braille alphabet, which was invented by Louis Braille, a French inventor and educator who lost his sight at a young age. This design feature allows visually impaired individuals to identify the coin by touch, making it an accessible and inclusive design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Louis Braille) 1999 coin.
