© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
1 Franc Piedfort silver
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 10.20 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 10.20 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1979 New Caledonia Pattern 1 Franc (Piedfort silver) coin is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted as the official currency of New Caledonia. The coin's design, which includes a stylized image of a Kanak warrior, was created by the French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon. The coin's design was intended to reflect the cultural heritage of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its unique design, the coin was not widely accepted or circulated, and it remains a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Piedfort silver) 1979 coin.
