| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.50 g |
| Dimensions | 50 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2358 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | EUROPE CONTEMPORAINE RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 2016 |
| Reverse description | The reverse side shows on the one hand an emblematic building of contemporary architecture, the Centre Georges Pompidou, and on the other hand an artist representative of the international influence of French couture, Yves Saint Laurent, whose year 2016 marks the 80th anniversary of his birth. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 500 EURO CENTRE POMPIDOU Yves Saint Laurent |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2016 - Proof - 99 |
| Catalog ID | 5751792900 |
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