French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) 5 Francs, 1952
Information
Country
French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Currency
CFP Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Francs
Year
1952
Ruler
French Overseas Territory
(1957–2003)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
1 December 2022
Description
5 Francs from French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957). Issued in 1952. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 31 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Seated Marianne adorned with a winged Phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in the left hand.
- Reverse
- Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & rowboat), fruit bowl, flower.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952
|
2M | € 0,46 | € 1,50 | € 1,50 | € 2,00 | € 2,30 | € 3,10 | € 3,40 |
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