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2 Francs Aluminium pattern
1948 year| Aluminium | 2.14 g | 26.95 mm |
| Issuer | Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1945-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.14 g |
| Diameter | 26.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#246064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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
Comment
Identical to the circulating coinage except for a small line beneath Bazor's signature:
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Francs (Aluminium pattern) 1948 from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Overseas France) made of Aluminium weighing 2.14 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. The fact that it was made of aluminum, a relatively lightweight metal, and has a low weight of 2.14 grams, makes it stand out from other coins of its time. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of French and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon symbols, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and numismatists.