500 Francs (Winter Olympics, Skiing) 1989 front 500 Francs (Winter Olympics, Skiing) 1989 back
500 Francs (Winter Olympics, Skiing) 1989 photo
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500 Francs Winter Olympics, Skiing

1989 year
Gold (.920) 17 g -
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
500 Francs (500&nbspFRF)
Currency
New franc (1960-2001)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
17 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#305348
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross on flame, date and denomination, Olympic logo below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XVIES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER
1989
500
FRANCS
ALBERTVILLE 92

Edge

Lettering: LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE

Interesting fact

The 1989 French Winter Olympics skiing 500 Francs coin is made of 92% gold and weighs 17 grams. That's equivalent to about 0.55 troy ounces, making it a substantial piece of gold.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  19000 - - - - - -

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