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25 Centimes Le Nickel
1881 year| Copper-nickel | 4.42 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Dependency (1853-1946) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25) |
| Currency | Franc (1881-1882) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.42 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NICKEL DE LA NOUVELLE-CALÉDONIE
25
1881
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were tokens used for the exportation of nickel from New Caledonia.Interesting fact
The 1881 25 Centimes coin from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it was minted during a time when the island was experiencing a period of rapid growth and development, driven by the exploitation of its rich nickel deposits. The coin's design, featuring a young woman representing the allegory of "Liberty" on one side and a wreath of laurel leaves on the other, symbolizes the island's connection to France and its aspirations for economic and political freedom. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.
