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2 Francs Essai
1948 year| Bronze-nickel | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Bird with wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
2
FRANCS
1948
Engraver: André Rivaud
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Essai) 1948 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Bronze-nickel weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a pattern, or trial coin, and only a small number were produced, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 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) 1948 coin.
