French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) 2 Francs, 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
2 Francs
Year
1949
Ruler
French Overseas Territory
(1957–2003)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.19
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957). Issued in 1949. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 27 mm and weighs 2.19 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
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1949
|
1M | € 1,10 | € 2,70 | € 2,70 | € 2,70 | € 4,90 | (fr) Lec#21 |
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