© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
200 Francs Introduction of Euro
2002 year| Silver (.900) | 22.2 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Polynesia (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1957-2003) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 200 Francs 200 XPF = USD 1.84 |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#220593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Island Mooréa with mountain, boat and palms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POLYNESIE FRANCAISE
200 F
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is a issue together with New Caledonia. Members with this coin can either input it into their collection within the Polynesia file or the Caledonia file.This coin is part of a set with 8 coins in proof quality to celebrate the introduction of the Euro and the retention of the Franc in some further colonies or dependencies:
1 1/2 Euro France 2003
200 Francs French Polynesia / New Caledonia
1000 Francs CFA West African States
1000 Francs CFA Central African States
2000 Francs Guinea
250 Francs Djibouti
1000 Francs Comoros
500 Francs Rwanda
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the introduction of the Euro currency in French Polynesia, which replaced the French Pacific Franc as the official currency in 2002.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Francs (Introduction of Euro) 2002 coin.