| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1197, F#1852 |
| Obverse description | The three-quarter-length portrait in aviator`s garb of Georges Guynemer, French aviation ace during WW1, is surrounded by the legend: `GEORGES GUYNEMER 1894-1917` and the monogram: `RF`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGES GUYNEMER 1894-1917 RF 1997 |
| Reverse description | A stork in flight. The stork was the motif painted on `Le vieux Charles`, Guynemer`s SPAD III. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 500 F
LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ (Translation: Liberty - Equality - Brotherhood) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 300 |
| Catalog ID | 7670529100 |
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