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500 Euros Gold Bullion
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '500 EURO' is prominently displayed in the center of the field, flanked by two branches — one of laurel and one of oak — symbolizing civic and national virtues. The circular legend 'RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE' surrounds the design, with the date 2013 and three hexagonal motifs referencing France's geographic hexagonal form also incorporated. The overall design is clean and heraldic in character, with bold lettering typical of Monnaie de Paris commemorative issues. |
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| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE · EURO 500 · 2013 |
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The Monnaie de Paris introduced its 500 Euro gold bullion series as a direct competitor to established sovereign bullion programs, positioning France alongside Britain's Britannia and Austria's Philharmoniker in the collector-bullion crossover market. At 7.7759 grams of .999 fine gold, the weight corresponds to exactly one-quarter troy ounce — a deliberate choice to align with internationally recognized fractional bullion standards and maximize liquidity for holders.
KM#1765 is the 2013 iteration. The Monnaie de Paris, operating continuously since 864 AD, retains its status as a state-owned institution under French law — unlike many European mints privatized during the 1990s and 2000s.