5 Francs

Issuer French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year 1952
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Francs (5 XPF)
Currency CFP Franc (1945-date)
Composition Aluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness 2.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Lucien Georges Bazor
In circulation to 1 December 2022
Reference(s) KM#4, Lec#24
Obverse description Seated Marianne adorned with a winged Phrygian cap (symbol of Freedom & Liberty) with a cornucopia (with fruits & nuts) in her right hand and a lighted torch in the left hand.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE G.B.BAZOR 1952
Reverse description Island`s landscape with palm trees, boats (sailboat & rowboat), fruit bowl, flower.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ETABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS 5 F. DE L`OCÉANIE
Edge Smooth
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1952 - - 2 000 000
Numisquare ID 4028156260
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