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1 Franc IEOM
| Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1982 |
| Value | 1 Franc |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Frigate bird above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES
1
FRANC
Translation:
New Hebrides
1 Franc
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Comment
I.E.O.M. means "Institut d'émission d'Outre-mer", i.e. "Overseas Issuing Institute" in EnglishInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change for Vanuatu. The country was previously known as the New Hebrides and was a condominium between France and the United Kingdom. In 1980, Vanuatu gained its independence and adopted the 1 Franc coin as its official currency. This coin was minted from 1975 to 1982 and features a unique blend of metals, including nickel brass, which gives it a distinctive color and durability. Despite its relatively short mintage period, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (IEOM) 1975-1982 coin.
