French Oceania 1949 2 francs

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck for French Polynesia (then called French Oceania) by the Paris mint, which issued this type 1949 only. French Polynesia is better known to English speakers as Tahiti. This coin shares a common obverse with other types issued for various French colonies.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.

Specification: aluminum, 31 mm diameter, designed by L. Bazor.

Catalog reference: KM 3 (listed under French Oceania).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• New Caledonia 1949 2 francs
• French Oceania 1952 5 francs
• Coins and currency dated 1949