10 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 front 10 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 back
10 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 photo
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10 Francs Piedfort silver

1979 year
Silver (.925) 14.2 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#175379
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sailing boat, outrigger canoe typical of the Iles des Pins south of New Caledonia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
10 f

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) is that it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a Kanak woman, a member of the indigenous people of New Caledonia, surrounded by traditional tribal patterns and motifs. The reverse side depicts a traditional Kanak hut, known as a "tribal house," surrounded by lush vegetation and a picturesque landscape. This coin is a beautiful representation of the island's cultural identity and is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  250 - - - - - -

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