© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
500 Francs Pierre and Marie Curie
1997 year| Gold (.920) | 17 g | - |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#335086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mathematical formulas and scientific instruments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTE : EGALITE : FRATERNITE
Ra=226,0
500F
1997
Translation: Liberty Equality Brotherhood
Interesting fact
The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of radium by Pierre and Marie Curie, who were both French physicists and chemists. The coin's design features an image of the Curies working in their laboratory, surrounded by various scientific instruments and equipment. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of science history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Pierre and Marie Curie) 1997 coin.
