French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) 1 Franc, 1948

Essai, incuse design

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Currency CFP Franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948
Ruler French Overseas Territory (1957–2003)
Composition Bronze-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.5
Diameter (mm) 23
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957). Issued in 1948. Struck in Bronze-nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.5 g.

Obverse
Sitting Liberty holding grain spray and shield.
Reverse
Dhow divides denomination and date.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1948  Wing 1.1K With flat rim 93%
1948  Wing 1.1K With raised rim 57%

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