FRANCE, Colonial. French Polynesia, 1880–present. Pattern 5 Francs 1979 (Silver, 31 mm, 27.60 g, 6 h), Piedfort Essai, Paris. REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE Seated Marianne wearing winged Phrygian cap holding a torch in her left hand and a cornucopia in her right arm, I•E• - O•M•; below, 1979. Rev. POLYNESIE / FRANÇAISE Island view with palms, shells and boat, 5 - F. Lecompte 51. Extremely rare, mintage of only 250 pieces. Virtually as struck.