New Caledonia 1 Franc, 1979
Piedfort silver
Information
Country
New Caledonia
New Caledonia
Currency
CFP Franc
(1945 – 9999)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Franc
Year
1979
Ruler
French Dependency
(1853–1946)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Description
1 Franc from New Caledonia. Issued in 1979. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23 mm and weighs 10.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1979
|
250 |
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