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5 Francs
1952 year| Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) | 3.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 December 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Island's landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & rowboat), fruit bowl, flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS
FRANÇAIS
5 F.
DE
L'OCÉANIE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs 1952 coin from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that reflects the region's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of a Polynesian woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a hibiscus flower, which is a symbol of beauty and tranquility in Polynesian culture. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, who was known for his work on various coins and stamps for France and its colonies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1952 coin.
