New Caledonia (Coins)

Area: 9,401 square miles                                                       Population: 120,000

Located in the Pacific Ocean, north of New Zealand, this island has been French territory since 1854. Together with the Loyalties, and other small island groups, it constitutes a French Overseas Department.

Monetary System

100 Centimes = 1 CFP Franc

1949 (a) New Caledonia 50 Centimes (Al) UNC

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Obverse Marianne sitting, allegorical figure of the French Republic. Rev. Kagu bird. Small aluminum coin with lots of eye appeal and sharp uncirculated detail. Terrific addition to any collection. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

NCALCN50C49

$4.50

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