5 Francs IEOM

Issuer New Hebrides (1906-1980)
Year 1975-1982
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1921-1982)
Composition Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight 4.1 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.47 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Raymond Joly
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6.2, Schön#9
Obverse description Marianne`s head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE R·JOLY I.E.O.M. 1979
(Translation: French Republic)
Reverse description Frigate bird above value.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES 5 FRANCS
(Translation: New Hebrides)
Edge Smooth
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 1975 - - 350 000
1979 - - 250 000
1982 - Never released into circulation -
Numisquare ID 8960681180
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