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2 Francs Essai aluminium, raised rim
1948 year| Aluminium | - | 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 | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#270486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird with wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE
2
FRANCS
1948
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948 Pattern 2 Francs (Essai aluminium, raised rim) from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Aluminium is that it was minted during a time of great change and evolution in the country. The coin was issued in the year 1948, just a few years after the end of World War II, and during a period of significant political and economic transformation in France and its overseas territories. The use of aluminum in the coin's production was also a notable innovation at the time, as it was a relatively new material in the minting process.
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 aluminium, raised rim) 1948 coin.
