2 Francs

€5,487.00
IssuerFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year1949
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs (2 XPF)
CurrencyCFP Franc (1945-date)
CompositionAluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight2.19 g
Dimensions27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3
Obverse descriptionSeated Marianne adored with a winged phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE G.B.BAZOR 1949
Reverse descriptionIsland`s landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & row boat), fruit bowl, flower.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 2 F. DE L`OCÉANIE
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1949  - (fr) Lec#21 - 1 000 000
Catalog ID9326665800
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