500 Francs (Olympics) 1994 front 500 Francs (Olympics) 1994 back
500 Francs (Olympics) 1994 photo
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500 Francs Olympics

1994 year
Gold (.917) 16.97 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
500 Francs (500&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
16.97 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18620
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

An archer in front of the Eiffel Tower, with the Olympic rings.
The archer is a reproduction of Antoine Bourdelle's sculpture "Héraklès archer".Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1896-1996
J. JIMENEZ

Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1994 French 500 Francs Olympic non-circulating coin made of gold is that it was minted to commemorate the 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer, Norway. The coin features a unique design that showcases the Olympic spirit and the rich history of French numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994  60000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Olympics) 1994 coin.