© CGB
© CGB
500 francs or Albertville, patinage artistique-lac du Bourget
1989 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| 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 | 1 January 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Logo of the Games inspired by the Savoyard flag and the five Olympic rings symbolizing the five continents.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XVIES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER
1989
500
FRANCS
ALBERTVILLE 92
Edge
Embossed edge
Lettering: LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the art of figure skating. The coin's reverse side depicts a figure skater in mid-jump, with the background of the Lac du Bourget in France. The design is meant to commemorate the 1989 World Figure Skating Championships, which were held in Albertville, France. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and figure skating fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 16350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 francs or Albertville, patinage artistique-lac du Bourget 1989 coin.
