2 Francs (Piedfort aluminium) 1979 front 2 Francs (Piedfort aluminium) 1979 back
2 Francs (Piedfort aluminium) 1979 photo
© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer

2 Francs Piedfort aluminium

1979 year
Aluminium 4.4 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
New Caledonia (Overseas France)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
2 Francs (2&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#268729
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Kagu bird within sprigs below value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
FRANCS
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort aluminium) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Aluminium weighing 4.4 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a limited number of coins minted. It is considered a collector's item and its value can be significantly higher than its face value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  150 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Piedfort aluminium) 1979 coin.