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1 Franc
1949 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 1.31 g | 23 mm |
| 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 XPF) |
| 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 |
| 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.