1970 GUINEA Silver 500 FRANCS

1970 Guinea Silver 500 Francs – Summer Olympics Commemorative – KM#15

Celebrate the spirit of international competition with this 1970 Guinea Silver 500 Francs commemorative coin, issued as part of Guinea’s series honoring the Summer Olympic Games. The design recognizes the history of the modern Olympics and looks ahead to the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, Germany.

The obverse features Olympic-themed imagery referencing the host cities of past Summer Games, including Helsinki, Melbourne, Rome, Tokyo, and Mexico City. The reverse displays Guinea’s national coat of arms, along with the denomination and country name.

Specifications:

• Country: Guinea

• Year: 1970

• Denomination: 500 Francs

• Theme: Summer Olympics

• Catalog Number: KM#15

• Composition: .999 fine silver

• Weight: 29.08 grams

• Diameter: 42 mm

• Actual Silver Weight: Approximately 0.934 troy oz

• Finish: Proof

• Mintage: 1,900 pieces

With its Olympic theme, large format, and nearly one troy ounce of pure silver, this collectible coin is an appealing addition to world coin collections, Olympic memorabilia, and precious-metal collections.