| Issuer | New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Raymond Joly |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#6.1, Schön#3 |
| Obverse description | Marianne`s head, facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RÉPVBLIQVE FRANÇAISE R·JOLY 1970 |
| Reverse description | Frigate bird above value. Privy marks: cornucopia and owl. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NOUVELLES - HÉBRIDES 5 FRANCS (Translation: French Republic) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1970 - - 375 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9875029590 |
| Comments |