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© Essor Prof
1 Franc Essai
1949 year| Nickel brass | 5.25 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Translation:
1
Franc
New Caledonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1949 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Nickel brass weighing 5.25g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a trial or pattern piece, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Essai) 1949 coin.
