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50 Francs

1972 year
Nickel 15 g 32.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980)
Period
Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1972
Value
50 Francs
Currency
Franc (1921-1982)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
15 g
Diameter
32.9 mm
Thickness
2.46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#7204
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Bisj pole or Totem pole (a ritual artifact with animals or human faces carved on a single piece of wood).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLES HÉBRIDES
50f

Translation: New Hebrides

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Franc coin from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Nickel weighing 15g has an interesting fact that it was one of the last coins to be issued by the colonial government of New Hebrides before Vanuatu gained independence in 1980.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs 1972 coin.