© CGB
© CGB
50 Francs Essai
1972 year| Nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 50 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs (Essai) 1972 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Nickel weighing 15 g is that it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a young woman, believed to be a representation of the island's indigenous people, while the reverse side features a traditional hut and a palm tree. This design was created as a trial or pattern coin, but it was never produced for circulation, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Essai) 1972 coin.
