20 Francs
| Issuer | New Caledonia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2006-2018 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 XPF) |
| Currency | CFP Franc (1945-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Raymond Joly |
| In circulation to | 30 November 2022 |
| Reference(s) | KM#12a, Schön#14a, Lec#115j |
| Obverse description | Capped bust Marianne to left above date, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE R JOLY I·E·O·M 2013 |
| Reverse description | Three ox heads facing left, value below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NOUVELLE - CALEDONIE 20 f |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
2006 - Lec#115j - 300 000 2007 - - 800 000 2008 - - 800 000 2009 - - 800 000 2010 - - 650 000 2011 - - 200 034 2012 - - 248 500 2013 - - 722 000 2014 - - 494 000 2015 - - 494 000 2016 - - 608 000 2017 - - 1 064 000 2018 - - 152 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2234565590 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 20 Francs coin, issued for New Caledonia from 2006 to 2018, represents a key denomination within the Pacific Franc (CFP Franc) currency system. As a French overseas territory, its monetary policy is intrinsically linked to the French Republic. This period was marked by ongoing economic development and significant political discourse regarding