1 Franc 1949 front 1 Franc 1949 back
1 Franc 1949 photo
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1 Franc

1949 year
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) 1.31 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1946-1957)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight
1.31 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4200
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
1 F.
DE
L'OCÉANIE

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Franc 1949 coin from French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) is interesting because it was made during a time when the French colonial empire was still in power, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1949  2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1949 coin.