© CGB
© CGB
1 Franc Essai
1970 year| Aluminium-nickel-bronze | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Frigate bird above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES
ESSAI
1
FRANC
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1970 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Aluminium-nickel-bronze weighing 2 g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the island's indigenous people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a local fruit, the "Ni-Vanuatu" or "Tamanu" tree. This coin is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists, with only a few samples known to exist.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Essai) 1970 coin.
