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500 Francs Ice Hockey
| Issuer | Monnaie de Paris |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Diameter | 31 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts two ice hockey players in dynamic confrontation, rendered in a stylized relief, their sticks crossed as they contest the puck. An Alpine ibex in naturalistic detail occupies the lower left foreground, serving as an emblematic symbol of the Savoyard region host to the Games. The legend REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE curves along the upper periphery, and the engraver's signature J. JIMENEZ appears in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE J. JIMENEZ (Translation: French Republic) |
| Reverse description | Central field bears the official emblem of the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympic Games, a stylized design inspired by the traditional Savoyard flag incorporating bold geometric forms and dynamic lines evoking alpine movement. The five Olympic rings, symbolizing the union of the five continents, appear prominently within the composition. Surrounding legends include the denomination, date, and host city inscription arranged around the device. |
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