| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| 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) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1798 |
| Obverse description | Representation of La Grande Hermine, Jacques Cartier`s boat as if it were inserted in a compass. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LA GRANDE HERMINE 500 EURO RF |
| Reverse description | Representation of Jacques Cartier calculating distances from Canada on a world map on a background of wind rose. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | GRANDS EXPLORATEURS Jacques Cartier CANADA 2011 |
| Edge | Smooth with part number |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2011 - Proof - 99 |
| Catalog ID | 4191508990 |
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