| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Year | 1991 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Joaquin Jimenez |
| In circulation to | 1 January 2002 |
| Reference(s) | F#1807, KM#997 |
| Obverse description | Scene of ice hockey players and ibex in the foreground. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE J. JIMENEZ (Translation: French Republic) |
| Reverse description | Logo of the Games inspired by the Savoyard flag and the five Olympic rings symbolizing the five continents. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | XVIes JEUX OLYMPIQUES D`HIVER 500 FRANCS 1991 ALBERTVILLE 92 (Translation: 16th Winter Olympic Games) |
| Edge | Relief. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1991 - - 4 499 |
| Numisquare ID | 4626443930 |
| Comments |