5 Francs (Piedfort with essai) 1952 front 5 Francs (Piedfort with essai) 1952 back
5 Francs (Piedfort with essai) 1952 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Francs Piedfort with essai

1952 year
Aluminium - 31 mm
Description
Issuer
New Caledonia (Overseas France)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1952
Value
5 Francs (5&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#268104
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Kagu bird within sprigs below value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
FRANCS
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1952 New Caledonia (Overseas France) Pattern 5 Francs (Piedfort with essai) made of Aluminium is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1952  104 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Piedfort with essai) 1952 coin.