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10 Francs Piedfort silver
1979 yearSilver (.925) | 14.2 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
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Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1979 |
Value | 10 Francs (10 XPF) |
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 |
Numista | N#175379 |
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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 |
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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.