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500 Francs - 70 Ecus Descartes 1991
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
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| Obverse description | Facing portrait of the philosopher René Descartes occupying the central field, rendered in a stylized engraved manner with prominent lace collar characteristic of 17th-century dress. To the left, a stack of books alludes to his literary and philosophical legacy. The denomination '70 ECUS' appears in the lower right field, with the name 'DESCARTES' inscribed along the lower portion and the date '1991' below. The republican motto 'LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE' is inscribed along the outer legend. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LIBERTE EGALITE FRATERNITE 70 ECUS DESCARTES 1991 |
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