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2 Francs Essai
1949 year| Bronze-nickel | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
2 F.
DE
L'OCÉANIE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1949 from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was created as a trial or pattern piece, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
