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2 Francs
1948 year| Aluminium | 2.14 g | 26.95 mm |
| Issuer | Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Union (1946-1958) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 26.95 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Sailing boat, a schooner used for cod fishing. Below, value separated by 2 cod filets.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAINT PIERRE ET MIQUELON
2 FRS
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Francs 1948 coin from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is a rare coin that features an error in its design. The coin was minted with an incorrect spelling of the word "Miquelon" as "Miquelonn" on the reverse side. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs 1948 coin.
