New Caledonia 1 Franc, 1948

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Caledonia New Caledonia
Currency CFP Franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1948
Ruler French Dependency (1853–1946)
Composition Bronze-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.5
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from New Caledonia. Issued in 1948. Struck in Bronze-nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.5 g.

Obverse
Sitting Marianne holding sprig.
Reverse
Bird with wings open.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1948  Wing 1.1K Lec#23/KM#E4, with rim 80%
1948  Wing 10 Lec#23a, with rim (matt) 7%
1948  Wing 1.1K Lec#25/KM#E3, without rim 87%
1948  Wing 10 Lec#25a, without rim (matt) 7%

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