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2 Francs Essai
1949 year| Copper-nickel | 9.72 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
FRANCS
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1949 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Copper-nickel weighing 9.72g is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young woman representing the French Republic, while the reverse depicts a sailing ship and a palm tree, symbolizing the island's maritime history and tropical climate. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various French coins and stamps. Despite not being widely circulated, this coin remains a sought-after collector's item due to its unique design and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Essai) 1949 coin.
