Lot 509
New Caledonia. French Dependency (1853-1946), 5 Francs (Gomen) 1882 (Copper-nickel, 9.39 gr, 27 mm). KM X Tn4, Lecomte 9. About Uncirculated.
The Société Franco-Australienne Gomen Digeon & Co. was a French company active in New Caledonia in the 19th century, known for its role in the development of the region's economy and its involvement in various commercial activities. The company was founded by French entrepreneurs, including Gomen and Digeon, and was primarily focused on trade and the exploitation of natural resources in New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific Ocean.
One of the company's notable contributions was its role in the nickel mining industry, which became a cornerstone of New Caledonia's economy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company, through its various ventures, helped pave the way for the exploitation of the island's rich mineral resources.
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