500 francs or Albertville, patinage artistique-lac du Bourget

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IssuerFrance
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value500 Francs (500 FRF)
CurrencyNew franc (1960-2001)
CompositionGold (.920)
Weight17 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Georges Yoldjoglou
In circulation to1 January 2002
Reference(s) KM#974
Obverse descriptionCouple of skaters going to the right on the lake of Bourget.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE G. YOLDJOGLOU
Reverse descriptionLogo of the Games inspired by the Savoyard flag and the five Olympic rings symbolizing the five continents.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXVIES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D`HIVER 1989 500 FRANCS ALBERTVILLE 92
EdgeEmbossed edge
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1989  - Proof - 16 350
Catalog ID1955653160
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