New Hebrides (1906-1980) 5 Francs, 1975 – 1982

IEOM

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country New Hebrides (1906-1980) New Hebrides (1906-1980)
Currency Franc (1921 – 1982)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Francs
Year 1975 – 1982
Ruler Anglo-French condominium (1906–1980)
Composition Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.1
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Thickness (mm) 1.47
Demonetized Yes

Description

5 Francs from New Hebrides (1906-1980). Issued from 1975 to 1982. Struck in Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 4.1 g.

Obverse
Marianne's head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. (French Republic)
Reverse
Frigate bird above value. (New Hebrides)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1982  Dolphin — — — — — Never released into circulation 4%
1979  Dolphin 250K € 1,10 € 4,60 € 4,60 € 6,00 46%
1975  Dolphin 350K € 4,70 € 4,70 € 4,70 € 4,70 64%

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.