Obverse. Mintmarks from both sides of date. Photo © NumisCorner.com
  • 2 Francs 1973-2020, KM# 10, French Polynesia, Mintmarks from both sides of date
  • 2 Francs 1973-2020, KM# 10, French Polynesia
  • 2 Francs 1973-2020, KM# 10, French Polynesia, Mintmarks on both sides of Marianne
Description

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic sometimes unofficially referred to as an overseas country. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean.

The Institut d'émission d'outre-mer (IEOM) issues the CFP Franc, the currency of the French overseas collectivities French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna.

Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor

Obverse

Seated Marianne with torch and cornucopia right, surrounded by the country name ('French Republic") above, date below. Engraver's name lower right. Mintmarks are from both sides of date or on both sides of Marianne starting from 2003.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. It is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship.

Mintmark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)

The directors of the Paris Mint use the following mint master's marks:
• 1958–1974: Owl (Raymond Joly)
• 1974–1994: Dolphin (Emile Rousseau)
• 1994–2000: Bee (Pierre Rodier)
• 2001–2002: Horseshoe (Gérard Buquoy)
• 2003: Heart (Serge Levet)
• 2004–2010: Hunting horn (Hubert Larivière)
• 2011–preset: Pentagon (Yves Sampo)

REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
I·E· O·M·
G.B.BAZOR
1986

Reverse

Palm trees on left, sea with sailboat in middle, mountains in distance, dividing value. Boat with outrigger in the foreground, plus assorted fruit in container. Inscription in French "French Polynesia" in the centre.

POLYNESIE
2 FRANÇAISE F.

Edge

2 Francs

With IEOM
KM# 10 Schön# 13
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Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Weight 2.2 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

Related coins

Without IEOM

Aluminium, 2.2 g, ⌀ 27 mm