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20 Francs Piedfort gold
1979 year| Gold (.920) | 42.10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 42.10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three ox heads facing left, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
20
f
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Francs (Piedfort gold) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) is that it has a unique design, featuring a stylized image of a Kanak woman, a native of New Caledonia, on the obverse side, and a portrait of the French Republic's symbol, Marianne, on the reverse side. This coin was minted in 1979 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of gold (.920) and weighs 42.10 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Piedfort gold) 1979 coin.
