500 Francs (Ski Jumping) 1991 front 500 Francs (Ski Jumping) 1991 back
500 Francs (Ski Jumping) 1991 photo
© Auktionshaus Ulrich Felzmann GmbH & Co. KG

500 Francs Ski Jumping

1991 year
Gold (.920) 17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
500 Francs (500&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#334340
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Games logo, value and legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVIES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER
500 FRANCS
ALBERTVILLE 92
1991

Edge

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1991 French 500 Francs (Ski Jumping) gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a skier in mid-air, captured in a dynamic pose, with the ski jumping hill in the background. The coin's design is the work of the French artist, Joaquin Jimenez, who is known for his exceptional ability to capture the essence of sports and movement in his artwork. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also symbolizes the spirit of adventure, freedom, and thrill-seeking that ski jumping embodies.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  8000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Francs (Ski Jumping) 1991 coin.