New Caledonia 2 Francs, 1949

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Obverse Reverse

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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1949  Wing 2K Lec#54 96%
1949  Wing 10 Lec#54a; Matte 4%

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