| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Dimensions | 50 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Joaquin Jimenez |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2548 |
| Obverse description | Common to the series, features the profiles of two pilots, symbolising the different eras and types of use: civil and military. In the sky are several aircrafts, also representing the different eras and uses, in a tribute to the history of aviation. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse side, as is the symbol “RF”. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RF 500 euro L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE |
| Reverse description | A Dakota flies over Berlin and the Brandebourg gate where children wait for supplies and wave to the pilots. On the sides, the Berlin Airlift monument, with a chain of small Dakotas, recalling the great humane operation. In the center, a quote from President JF Kennedy, paying tribute to the Berlin Airlift in 1963. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | C47-1948 `Ich bin ein Berliner.` J.F.Kennedy 2018 70 ans du pont aérien |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2018 - Proof - 99 |
| Catalog ID | 4664046300 |
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