OBVERSE 

On the obverse of this coin, we recognize essential components of Île-de-France's identity. The design is structured around the quintessential representation of the region, Paris, and even France: the Eiffel Tower. Drawn from a low angle, the tower bears the region's name inscribed in place of its first level. It also rests on an Art Nouveau metro entrance, nestled beneath its arches.

To his right, the bust of a majestic stag reminds us that Île-de-France is also a region of parks, woods, and forests. Three fleurs-de-lis, arranged around the stag, refer to the territory's coat of arms. 

⁣⁢On the reverse, Louis XIV is depicted in profile with his name inscribed in his headdress. Below his portrait, a decorative element from the grille of the Palace of Versailles takes the form of an allegory of the Sun King, doubling the reference to the most famous king of France and the invaluable architectural heritage he left to Île-de-France with the Palace of
Versailles.⁤⁣

REVERSE

The reverse displays the face value "Euro 500" surrounded by two branches, one of oak, the other of laurel, evoking the Euro symbol. The entire reverse design is framed by "République Française" and an arrangement of lines representing the Hexagon.