5 Francs coin from New Caledonia (Nouvelle-Calédonie, Nouvelle-Calédonie). The coin was circulated in 1952 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: New Caledonia

Continents: Oceania

Groupings: French territories

Denomination: 5 Francs

Value: 5 Francs

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1952

Year: 1952

Numismatic period: French Overseas Collectivity 1948 - 2020

Number of coins: 1

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Aluminium

Diameter: 31 mm.

Thickness: 2.4 mm.

Weight: 3.8 g.

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓

Mint: Paris

Obverse: Liberty Sitting On Throne, Facing Left Holding Lit Torch In Left Hand. Assorted Fruit In A Cornucopia In Bend Of Right Arm.

Obverse lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE G.B.BAZOR 1952

Obverse translation: French Republic French Union G. B. Bazor 1952

Reverse: Kagu Bird Within Sprigs Below Value.

Reverse lettering: 5 FRANCS NOUVELLE CALEDONIE

Reverse translation: 5 Francs New Caledonia 

Edge: Smooth

ℹ Themes: Cornucopia, Sculpture, People, Allegory, Bird

🐦 Birds: Kagu bird