| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Francs = 70 ECU (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Carola Tietz |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#990 |
| Obverse description | A portrait of Charlemagne, after an engraving by Carola Tietz, is surrounded by the legend: `CHARLEMAGNE - 742 814 -` |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LIBERTÉ · ÉGALITÉ · FRATERNITÉ 500 FRANCS 1990 ·RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE· |
| Reverse description | The monogram of the king of francs is surrounded by two laurel branches and the face value. Around, we read the motto `LIBERTY - EQUALITY - FRATERNITY` and the inscription: `FRENCH REPUBLIC`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CHARLE MAGNE C. TIETZ 70 ECUS ·742 814· |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1990 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3859308970 |
| Comments |
