50 Francs Essai

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs (Essai) 1967 from French Polynesia is that it features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of French Polynesia. The coin features a portrait of a Polynesian woman on the obverse and a traditional Polynesian canoe on the reverse. The design was created by French artist and engraver, Albert Decaris, and was intended to be used as a prototype for a new currency for French Polynesia. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a more traditional design featuring the French Republic's coat of arms. As a result, the Pattern 50 Francs (Essai) 1967 from French Polynesia is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.