© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
50 Centimes Essai, raised design
1948 year| Bronze-nickel | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1946-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Bronze-nickel |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Dhow divides denomination and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCEANIE
50
CENTIMES
1948
Engraver: André Rivaud
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centimes (Essai, raised design) 1948 from French Polynesia › French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957) made of Bronze-nickel weighing 2.7 g is that it features a unique raised design not found on other coins of its kind. The raised design gives the coin a distinctive texture and aesthetic that sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centimes (Essai, raised design) 1948 coin.
