© CGB
© CGB
2 Francs Essai
1970 year| Aluminium-nickel-bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Frigate bird above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES
ESSAI
2
FRANCS
Translation: New Hebrides
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1970 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Aluminium-nickel-bronze weighing 3 g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the island's indigenous people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coconut tree, which is a significant crop in Vanuatu. The coin's design was created by French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon, and it was minted in 1970 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists, and it serves as a fascinating piece of history and art from the Pacific island nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai) 1970 coin.
