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50 Francs Essai
1967 year| Nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | New Caledonia (Overseas France) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1958-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 November 2022 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Tribal hut within pines and palm, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE
50
f
Engraver: AGMM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Francs (Essai) 1967 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coin, and its design was never adopted for regular circulation. The coin features the effigy of a young woman, representing the island of New Caledonia, surrounded by a wreath of local plants. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of French colonial history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Essai) 1967 coin.
