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100 Francs Essai
1976 year| Bronze-nickel | 10 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Tribal hut within pines and palm, value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE
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S
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100
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Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Essai) 1976 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Bronze-nickel weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized image of a Kanak warrior, while the reverse side shows a map of New Caledonia surrounded by the words "République Française" and "Territoire de Nouvelle-Calédonie". This design was created by the French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon, and was intended to be used as a prototype for a new series of coins for New Caledonia. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's coat of arms. As a result, only a small number of these pattern coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Essai) 1976 coin.
