© CGB
© CGB
10 Francs Essai
1967 year| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 10 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Mask left flanked by designs, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES HÉBRIDES
10
f
Translation: New Hebrides
Designer: Raymond Joly
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai) 1967 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Nickel weighing 6 g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the island's indigenous people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coconut tree, which is a significant crop in Vanuatu. The coin's design was created by French engraver and sculptor, Albert Patey, who was known for his work on various coins and medals. Despite not being widely circulated, this coin remains a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Essai) 1967 coin.
