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10 Centimes Le Nickel
1881 year| Copper-nickel | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Dependency (1853-1946) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10) |
| Currency | Franc (1881-1882) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NICKEL DE LA NOUVELLE-CALÉDONIE
10
1881
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were used for the exportation of nickel from New Caledonia.Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a young woman representing the allegory of France, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the letters "NC" (for New Caledonia) and the coin's denomination. This design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Camille Formigé, who was known for his work on various French coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
