© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Francs Piedfort nickel
1967 year| Nickel | 20 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 | 20 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 nickel) 1967 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Nickel weighing 20g is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of New Caledonia. The coin was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a trial or sample coin and was not intended for circulation. The design features a portrait of a young woman representing New Caledonia, surrounded by traditional symbols of the island, such as a hibiscus flower and a bird of paradise. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Pierre Gandon, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Piedfort nickel) 1967 coin.
