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10 Francs Essai
1967 year| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Native art, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLYNESIE FRANÇAISE
10 f
Engraver: Aleth Guzman-Nageotte
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai) 1967 from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of French Polynesia. The coin features a stylized image of a Polynesian warrior on the obverse and a traditional Polynesian canoe on the reverse. The design was created by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, and was intended to be used as a prototype for a new currency for French Polynesia. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's coat of arms. As a result, the Pattern 10 Francs (Essai) 1967 from French Polynesia is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
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.
