New Caledonia 1 Franc, 1949

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Caledonia New Caledonia
Currency CFP Franc (1945 – 9999)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1949
Ruler French Dependency (1853–1946)
Composition Nickel brass
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.25
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized 30 November 2022

Description

1 Franc from New Caledonia. Issued in 1949. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.25 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. (1
Franc
New Caledonia)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1949  Wing 2K Lec#35 100%
1949  Wing 10 Lec#35a; Matte

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