Heritage Auctions

500 Francs – France

Non-circulating coins

France

Context

Year: 2000

Issuer: France

Period:

Fifth Republic

(since 1958)

Currency:

New franc

(1960—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Weight: 31.1 g

Gold weight: 31.07 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #1237

Numista: #302840

Value

Exchange value: 500 FRF

Bullion value: $5149.96

Inflation-adjusted value: 783.11 FRF

Obverse

Description:

RF monogram and entwined snakes separate value and year.

Inscription:

RF

LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ

500 FRANCS

2000

Translation:

LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY

500 FRANCS

2000

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Runway scene

Inscription:

2000

Yves Saint Laurent

Script: Latin (cursive)

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	1,000	Proof

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50 Francs

2000

655.957 Francs