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100 Francs Piedfort gold
1979 year| Gold (.920) | 42.1 g | - |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tribal hut above value in center of palm and pine trees.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
100
f
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Francs (Piedfort gold) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) is that it has a unique design, featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the coat of arms of New Caledonia on the other. This coin was minted in 1979 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential future coin issue. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
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 100 Francs (Piedfort gold) 1979 coin.
