| Issuer | New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973-1979 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Raymond Joly |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#5.2, Schön#8 |
| Obverse description | Marianne`s head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE R·JOLY I·E·O·M 1975 (Translation: French Republic) |
| Reverse description | Frigate bird above value. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES 2 FRANCS (Translation: New Hebrides) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1973 - - 200 000 1975 - - 300 000 1978 - - 150 000 1979 - - 250 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 4662645050 |
| Comments |