French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) 50 Centimes, 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
50 Centimes
Year
1949
Ruler
French Overseas Territory
(1957–2003)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
0.6
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
1.41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Centimes from French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957). Issued in 1949. Struck in Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.6 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
|
795K | € 1,80 | € 3,30 | € 4,00 | € 4,40 | € 4,70 |
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