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1 Franc Essai
1949 year| Bronze-nickel | 5.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai) 1949 from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side depicts the profile of a Polynesian woman, while the reverse side shows a stylized representation of a coconut tree, which is a symbol of the island's rich agricultural resources. This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for France and its colonies. Despite not being widely circulated, this coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history and culture of French Polynesia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
