| Issuer | France |
| Year | 1991 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Francs (500 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.925) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Dimensions | 31 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Ponce-Buquoy |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1000 |
| Obverse description | In circular legend `PIERRE DE COUBERTIN 1863-1937`. In the center the head of Pierre de Coubertin in front of a column and the enclosure of a stadium. Below `RF`. On the left the signature `PONCE-BUQUOY`. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PONCE-BUQUOY 1863-1937 RF PIERRE DE COUBERTIN |
| Reverse description | In circular legend `XVIes JEUX OLYMPIQUES D`HIVER`. In the center the logo of the Games inspired by the Savoyard flag. On the right on 2 lines the facial value. On the left vertically the year. In bottom `ALBERTVILLE 92` and the Olympic rings below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | XVI ES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D`HIVER 1991 500 FRANCS ALBERTVILLE 92 |
| Edge | Embossed edge |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1991 - Proof - 25 438 |
| Catalog ID | 5360054130 |
| Comments |
