CGB

500 Francs – France

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the End of WWII

Series: Armistice du 8 mai 1945

Context

Year: 1995

Issuer: France

Period:

(since 1958)

Currency:

(1960—2001)

Demonetization: February 2002

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 17 g

Gold weight: 15.64 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1117

Numista: #30065

Value

Exchange value: 500 FRF

Bullion value: $2459.58

Inflation-adjusted value: 832.56 FRF

Obverse

Inscription:

LIBERTÉ-ÉGALITÉ-FRATERNITÉ

PAX

Translation:

Liberty-Equality-Fraternity

Peace

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Atelier de Gravure (A.G.M.M.)

Reverse

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 1995

100

FRANCS

8 MAI

1945

Translation:

FRENCH REPUBLIC 1995

100

FRANCS

8 MAY

1945

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Atelier de Gravure (A.G.M.M.)

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1995	—	5,000	Proof

Series: Armistice du 8 mai 1945

100 Francs

1995

500 Francs