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2 Francs Piedfort with essai
1949 year| Aluminium | - | 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 | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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 1949 New Caledonia (Overseas France) Pattern 2 Francs (Piedfort with essai) made of Aluminium is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of French colonial coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (Piedfort with essai) 1949 coin.
