500 Francs - Jean European City of Culture

€44,468.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year1995
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value500 Francs (500 LUF)
CurrencyFranc (1854-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight22.85 g
Dimensions37.0 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Yvette Gastauer-Claire
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#320-1, Weiller#309, KM#71, Schön#62
Obverse descriptionPortrait to the left of Jean (1921-), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by legend and face value. Under the head the initials of the Luxembourg Monetary Institute (IML). Near the tip of the neck, the acronym `qp` (quality proof). Near the neck the initials of the artist (G/C).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJean Grand-Duc de Luxembourg 500 F GC IML qp
(Translation: Jean Grand Duke of Luxembourg 500 F GC IML qp)
Reverse descriptionSymbolic representations of the main branches of art, legend above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLuxembourg Ville européenne de la Culture
(Translation: Luxembourg European City of Culture)
EdgeMilled
Mint
MintageND (1995)  - Proof - 7 913
Catalog ID1700216240
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