50 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 front 50 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 back
50 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 photo
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50 Francs Piedfort silver

1979 year
Silver (.925) 35.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
New Caledonia (Overseas France)
Period
French Overseas Territory (1958-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
50 Francs (50&nbspXPF)
Currency
CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
35.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 November 2022
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#175382
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tribal hut within pines and palm, value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
50
f

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 from New Caledonia (Overseas France) is that it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side depicts a traditional Kanak warrior, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a hibiscus flower, which is a symbol of the island's beauty and tranquility. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1979, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and collectors of rare coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs (Piedfort silver) 1979 coin.