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50 Francs – French Polynesia

Non-circulating coins

France

Context

Year: 1979

Country: France

Issuer: French Polynesia

Issuing organization: Overseas Institution of Issue

Period:

French Overseas Territory

(1957—2003)

Currency:

CFP Franc

(since 1945)

Demonetization: 30 November 2022

Total mintage: 150

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 30 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel

Magnetic: Yes

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #P25

Numista: #524610

Value

Exchange value: 50 XPF

Inflation-adjusted value: 210.91 XPF

Obverse

Description:

Marianne left, bust capped, date below.

Inscription:

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

R·JOLY

I·E·O·M

1988

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raymond Joly

Reverse

Description:

Island Mooréa: mountains, native boats, palms.

Inscription:

POLYNESIE FRANÇAISE

50 f

GA

Script: Latin

Engraver: Aleth Guzman-Nageotte

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	—	150	Proof

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