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500 Francs / 75 Euros Rock of Cashel
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
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| Obverse description | The central field bears the dual denomination '500' in large numerals with '75 euro' inscribed below, and 'FRANCS' beneath that, all arranged concentrically within a circle of twelve five-pointed stars. The legend 'REPUBLIQUE' arcs across the upper border and 'FRANCAISE' along the lower border, both in raised capital letters. The overall design reflects the transitional Franco-European monetary identity of the late 1990s. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of the Rock of Cashel, the celebrated Irish medieval ecclesiastical complex, occupies the central field, showing its distinctive towers, battlements, and ruined walls rendered in fine relief. In the left foreground stands a tall, intricately carved Celtic high cross with characteristic ring-head decoration, its shaft ornamented with interlace knotwork patterns. The legend 'ROCK OF CASHEL' arcs across the upper field, with 'IRLANDE' in bold letters below it. The date '1997' is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 2,000 |
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