New Caledonia 1952 5 francs

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in Paris for the French colony of New Caledonia in 1952. No more were stuck until 1983 (see KM 16), suggesting an ample oversupply. This coin shares a common obverse with other types issued for various French colonies.

Recorded mintage: 4,000,000.

Specification: 3.75 g, aluminum, 31 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 4.

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 50 centimes
• New Caledonia 1949 franc
• 1949 2 francs
• French Polynesia 1986 5 francs
• 1986 5 francs
• Coins and currency dated 1952