Country:

New Hebrides

Series:

1966~1970 - First Circulation Series (Franc)

Catalog codes:

World Coins km6.1

Themes:

Birds | Legends | Symbols | Women

Issued on:

1970

Last issue date:

1970

Distribution:

Standard Circulation

Mints:

Monnaie de Paris (A), Paris, France

Composition:

Nickel Brass

Edge:

Plain/smooth

Orientation:

Coin alignment ↑O↓

Shape:

Circular

Rim:

Raised. Not decorated. Both sides

Weight:

4.1 grams

Diameter:

23.5 mm

Thickness:

1.47 mm

Face value:

5 F - CFP franc

Known mintage:

375,000

Score:

73% Accuracy: High

Description:

Front: Native Bird above value legend: NOUVELLES - HEBRIDES . FRANCS .
Back: young woman with Phrygian cap legend: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE . 1970 .

(a) Minted in Paris (France)