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100 Francs Gold Piedfort
1979 year| Gold (.920) | 42.1 g | - |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Francs (100 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 42.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Palm trees and native boats, mountain in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLYNESIE FRANÇAISE
100 f
A GUZMAN
Engraver: Aleth Guzman-Nageotte
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Gold Piedfort) 1979 from French Polynesia is that it has a unique design, featuring a stylized image of a Polynesian woman on the obverse, and a depiction of the island's famous Tiki statues on the reverse. This design was created by the French artist, Pierre Gandon, and it is said to be one of the most beautiful coin designs in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Gold Piedfort) 1979 coin.
