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1 Franc Union française
1949 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
FRANC
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when New Caledonia was still a French colony, and it features the iconic Marianne symbol, which represents the spirit of the French Republic, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (Union française) 1949 coin.
