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500 Francs – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Louis Braille

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: France

Period:

(since 1958)

Currency:

(1960—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 300

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 17 g

Gold weight: 15.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #1960

Numista: #278530

Value

Exchange value: 500 FRF

Bullion value: $2459.58

Inflation-adjusted value: 787.34 FRF

Obverse

Inscription:

LOUIS BRAILLE

RF 1809 1852

COUPVRAY

Translation:

LOUIS BRAILLE

RF 1809 1852

COUPVRAY

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Languages: English, French

Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal

Reverse

Inscription:

UN RAYON DE LUMIÈRE A PÉNETRÉ LES OMBRES DU MONDE

Helen Keller

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

1999

500F

Translation:

A ray of light penetrated the shadows of the world

Helen Keller

Liberty Equality Fraternity

1999

500F

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Jean-Luc Maréchal

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	300	Proof

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