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50 Francs Juan da Nova Island
| Issuer | Juan de Nova Island (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) |
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| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | Central shield device depicting two dolphins flanking a conch shell, surmounted by a crown and a banner inscribed with the island's name; two anchors flank the crowned shield. The assayer's initials 'JJ' appear near the tail of the right-hand dolphin in the field. A circular legend around the lower portion of the coin reads 'TERRES AUSTRALES FRANÇAISES', with 'ÎLE JUAN DA NOVA' appearing above the shield. The design is executed in a heraldic style with fine detail throughout the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ÎLE JUAN DA NOVA TERRES AUSTRALES FRANÇAISES JJ |
| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of a 16th-century Portuguese galleon under full sail occupies the central field, rendered with fine engraving showing rigging, sails, and a cross device on the mainsail. The denomination '50 Frs' is inscribed in the upper field, flanking the mast at left and right. The date '2013' appears in the lower left field, while the curved inscription 'galion Juan da Nova 1583' runs along the bottom exergue, referencing the historical discovery of the island. The coin is bordered by a dentilated rim. |
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