New Caledonia 2 Francs, 1949

Union Française

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Caledonia New Caledonia
Currency CFP Franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Francs
Year 1949
Ruler French Union (1946–1958)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.26
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized 30 November 2022

Description

2 Francs from New Caledonia. Issued in 1949. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.26 g.

Obverse
Liberty sitting on throne, facing left holding lit torch in left hand. Assorted fruit in a cornucopia in bend of right arm.
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1949  Wing 3M € 0,54 € 1,10 € 1,80 € 1,80 € 2,10 € 3,60

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