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1 Franc Essai aluminium, flat rim
1948 year| Aluminium | 23 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bird with wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE
1
FRANC
1948
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Franc (Essai aluminium, flat rim) 1948 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Aluminium is that it was minted during a time of great change and uncertainty in the region. The coin was issued in 1948, just a year after the end of World War II, and at a time when New Caledonia was still a French colony. The use of aluminum in the coin's production was also a departure from the traditional metals used in coinage, reflecting the growing influence of modern technology and industry in the post-war era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 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 aluminium, flat rim) 1948 coin.
