New Caledonia 2 Francs, 1949
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Information
Country
New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Currency
CFP Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1949
Ruler
French Dependency
(1853–1946)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.72
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
2.6
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Description
2 Francs from New Caledonia. Issued in 1949. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 27 mm and weighs 9.72 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
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