10 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1979 front 10 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1979 back
10 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1979 photo
© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer

10 Francs Piedfort nickel

1979 year
Nickel 12 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
New Caledonia (Overseas France)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
10 Francs (10&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267897
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Three ox heads facing left, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
10f

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Nickel weighing 12 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a Kanak woman, a member of the indigenous people of New Caledonia, wearing a traditional headdress and necklace. The reverse side features a stylized image of a hut, representing the traditional Kanak architecture. This coin is a beautiful representation of the island's cultural identity and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  150 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1979 coin.