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10 Francs with IEOM
| Nickel | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-2005 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Sailing boat, outrigger canoe typical of the Iles des Pins south of New Caledonia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
10f
Translation:
New Caledonia
10 Francs
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Till 2002 the privy marks are on the reverse, from 2003 on the privy marks are on the obverse.Till 2001 R·JOLY as designer's name, from 2002 R JOLY (without the dot in between).
From 1972 to 1973 these coins were minted in Paris. From 1977 to 2005 they were minted in Pessac.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the culture and history of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The coin's obverse side features 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 sailing ship, the "L'Etoile du Matin," which was used by French explorer and navigator, James Cook, during his voyages in the Pacific. The coin's design was created by the French artist, Pierre Grivolas, and it was minted by the Paris Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 600270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 400100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 800200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 352000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 64000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Francs (with IEOM) 1972-2005 coin.
