© CGB
© CGB
5 Francs Essai
1970 year| Aluminium-nickel-bronze | 4 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Aluminium-nickel-bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Frigate bird above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES
ESSAI
5
FRANCS
Translation: New Hebrides
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1970 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Aluminium-nickel-bronze weighing 4 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing a traditional Melanesian warrior on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the image of a local bird, the Vanuatu megapode. This coin was minted in 1970 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not circulated or widely released, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Essai) 1970 coin.
