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50 Centimes Essai aluminium, flat rim
1948 year| Aluminium | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#269807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bird with wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE
50
CENTIMES
1948
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes (Essai aluminium, flat rim) 1948 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) made of Aluminium is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued in 1948, just a year after New Caledonia became an overseas territory of France, and it was part of a series of experimental coins minted to test the use of aluminum as a material for coinage. The flat rim and unique design of the coin also make it stand out from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Essai aluminium, flat rim) 1948 coin.
