| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1996 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1141 |
| Obverse description | The face value surrounded by 12 stars symbolizing Europe. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE 500 FRANCS 75 euro FRANÇAISE |
| Reverse description | Circular caption. In the center the monument (Saint Stephen`s Cathedral) on a background of a representation of its roof, which is composed of glazed tiles, arranged in linear and diagonal patterns. On the right the year. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CATHÉDRALE SAINT-ETIENNE VIENNE 1996 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1996 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8980466000 |
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