1 Franc (Gold Piedfort) 1979 front 1 Franc (Gold Piedfort) 1979 back
1 Franc (Gold Piedfort) 1979 photo
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1 Franc Gold Piedfort

1979 year
Gold (.920) 18.2 g -
Description
Issuer
French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1957-2003)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
1 Franc (1&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Gold (.920)
Weight
18.2 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#367404
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Palm trees on left, sea with sailboat in middle, mountains in distance. Boat with outrigger in foreground, plus assorted fruit in container.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POLYNESIE
1 F.
FRANÇAISE

Translation: French Polynesia

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Franc (Gold Piedfort) 1979 from French Polynesia is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It is made of 92% gold and weighs 18.2 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  93 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Gold Piedfort) 1979 coin.