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5 Francs Essai
1952 year| Aluminium | 3.75 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116108 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
FRANCS
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1952 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Aluminium weighing 3.75g is that it was designed by the French sculptor and engraver, Albert Decaris. Decaris was a prominent artist who was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of a young woman representing New Caledonia, surrounded by traditional symbols of the island. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Essai) 1952 coin.
