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20 Francs with IEOM; Magnetic
| Nickel | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) French Overseas Collectivity (2003-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-2005 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Local Agriculture Produce: Flower, vanilla shoots, bread fruit
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLYNESIE
20 f
FRANÇAISE
Translation:
Polynesia
Engraver: Aleth Guzman-Nageotte
Edge
Reeded
Comment
From 1972 to 1974 these coins were minted in Paris. From 1974 to 2005 these coins were minted in Pessac.Till 2002 the privy marks are on the reverse, from 2003 on the privy marks are on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Francs coin from French Polynesia is that it was made of nickel, which is a magnetic metal, and it was designed with a special feature - it has a magnetic core. This was done to make it easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 300270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 332850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 500200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 800200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 600200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 457500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Francs (with IEOM; Magnetic) 1972-2005 coin.
