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1 Franc Gold Piedfort
1979 yearGold (.920) | 18.2 g | - |
Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
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Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1979 |
Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
Composition | Gold (.920) |
Weight | 18.2 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#367404 |
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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 |
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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.