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20 Francs Piedfort silver
1967 year| Silver (.950) | - | - |
| 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 | Silver (.950) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#267635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three ox heads facing left, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
20
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1967 New Caledonia (Overseas France) Pattern 20 Francs (Piedfort silver) coin is that it features a unique design that was not ultimately adopted as the standard design for the coin. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a young woman with a traditional Kanak headdress, while the reverse depicts a traditional Kanak hut and a palm tree. The coin's design was created by the French engraver and sculptor, Auguste-Victor Coudray, and it was intended to be a trial design for a new series of coins for New Caledonia. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's symbols. As a result, the 1967 Pattern 20 Francs (Piedfort silver) coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1967 coin.
