© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Franc without IEOM
1965 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 1.3 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 1 Franc (1 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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
1F.
FRANÇAISE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Comment
On the obverse of later coins the IEOM is split either side above the exergue.It means Institut d’émission d’outre-mer = Overseas Issuing Institute.
Interesting fact
The 1 Franc coin from French Polynesia features a unique design that reflects the island's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin features the profile of a Polynesian woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the other side features a stylized image of a hibiscus flower, which is a symbol of the island's beauty and tranquility. The coin's design was created by the French artist, Pierre Gandon, who was inspired by the island's natural beauty and the Polynesian people's rich cultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc (without IEOM) 1965 coin.
