1 Franc 1970 front 1 Franc 1970 back
1 Franc 1970 photo
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1 Franc

1970 year
Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980)
Period
Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1970
Value
1 Franc
Currency
Franc (1921-1982)
Composition
Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#329664
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Frigate bird above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES
1
FRANC

Translation:
New Hebrides
1 Franc

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Franc coin from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) is interesting because it was one of the last coins issued by the colonial administration before Vanuatu gained independence in 1980.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  435000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1970 coin.