© CGB
© CGB
20 Francs Essai
1967 year| Nickel | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Mask left flanked by designs, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES HÉBRIDES
20
f
Translation: New Hebrides
Designer: Raymond Joly
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Essai) 1967 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Nickel weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the island's indigenous people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coconut tree, which was a significant crop for the island's economy at the time. The coin's design was created by French engraver and sculptor, Albert Patey, and it was minted in 1967 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. Despite its rarity and historical significance, the coin's value is relatively affordable, making it an attractive option for collectors interested in unique and unusual coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Essai) 1967 coin.
