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20 Francs Essai
1967 year| Nickel | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Three ox heads facing left, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
20
f
Engraver: AGMM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Essai) 1967 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Nickel weighing 10g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young woman representing New Caledonia, while the reverse depicts a traditional Kanak hut and a palm tree. The coin's design was created by French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon, and it was only produced in a small quantity as a trial or pattern coin, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
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.
