Obverse
Liberty sitting on throne, facing left holding lit torch and a cornucopia; mint marks and date in exergue; legend along the rim; designer's name at Liberty's feet
Lettering: REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE UNION FRANÇAISE
ESSAI
1949
Reverse
Kagu bird within sprigs below denomination
Lettering: 50
CENTIMES
NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Nickel-Brass
Krause catalog
KM# E7
Weight
2.6 g.
Diameter
18
mm.
Alignment
Coin ↑↓
Shape
Round
Edge
Plain
