French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) 1 Franc, 1949
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
1 Franc
Year
1949
Ruler
French Overseas Territory
(1957–2003)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.31
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Franc from French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957). Issued in 1949. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.31 g.
- Obverse
- Seated Marianne adored with a winged phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in left hand.
- Reverse
- Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1949
|
2M | € 0,93 | € 1,00 | € 2,20 | € 2,60 | € 2,70 | € 3,70 | (fr) Lec#18 |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.