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2 Francs without IEOM
1965 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 2.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1965 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Palm trees on left, sea with sailboat in middle, mountains in distance. Boat with outrigger in foreground, plus assorted fruit in container
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLYNESIE
2 F.
FRANÇAISE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The coin features the image of a Polynesian woman, known as "Tahiti," on the obverse (front side), which was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and stamps, and his design for the 2 Francs coin was meant to symbolize the cultural heritage and beauty of French Polynesia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Francs (without IEOM) 1965 coin.
