French Pacific Territories
FRENCH PAC. TERR.
500 Francs - ND(2004) - P1e - B101e - UncSCWPM.P1e - TBB.B101e - Date: ND (2004) Grade: Unc. - Prefix: O - Signature: 9 Description: - Colour: Blue - Front: French text; coastal landscape of Ua Pou island (Polynesia); tropical fish, coral, and sea fans; outrigger canoe sailing boat; Polynesian fisherman. - Back: French text; beach scene of Hienghene (New Caledonia); - Uvean man from Loyalty Islands; mangrove branch; shellfsh; harpoons. - Security thread varieties. - Watermark: RF and female (Marianne) head wearing Phrygian cap . - Printer: (Banque de France). - Size: 150 x 80 mm. - Material: Paper. General information: 1985 - 2013 Issues The above mentioned banknote and following notes denominated in francs are the common currency of French Oceania, New Caledonia, and Wallis & Futuna Islands. The front depicts French Polynesia and the back is devoted to New Caledonia. Design types of B101 - B103 are like issues for New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and French Oceania, but without Nouvelles-Hébrides, NOUMEA , or PAPEETE overpri...
FRENCH PAC. TERR.
500 Francs - ND(2012) - P1h - B101h - UncSCWPM.P1c - TBB.B101h - Date: ND - Grade: Unc. - Signatures: 13 - Description: Colour: Blue - Front: French text; coastal landscape of Ua Pou island (Polynesia); tropical fish, coral, and sea fans; outrigger canoe sailing boat; Polynesian fisherman. - Back: French text; beach scene of Hienghene (New Caledonia); Uvean man from Loyalty Islands; mangrove branch; shellfsh; harpoons. - Security thread varieties. - Watermark: RF and female (Marianne) head wearing Phrygian cap . - Printer: (Banque de France). - Size: 150 x 80 mm. - Material: Paper.
FRENCH PAC. TERR.
5.000 Francs - ND(2005) - P3G - B103g - UncSCWPM.P3g - TBB.B103g Date: ND (2005) Grade: Unc. Signature: 9 Description: Colour: Green. Front: French text; navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville; three-masted schooners, fishing net; sextant, stern of ship; Polynesian fabric pattern. Back: French text; Caledonian native flowers; canoe; Cook pine trees; Admiral Auguste Febvrier-Despointes; carved motifs. Solid security thread with printed IEOM. Watermark: RF and female (Marianne) head wearing Phrygian cap. Printer: (Banque de France). Size: 172 x 92 mm. Material: Paper. General information: 1985 - 2013 Issues The above mentioned banknote and following notes denominated in francs are the common currency of French Oceania, New Caledonia, and Wallis & Futuna Islands. The front depicts French Polynesia and the back is devoted to New Caledonia. Design types of B101 - B103 are like issues for New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and French Oceania, but without Nouvelles-Hébrides, NOUMEA , or PAPEETE overprints, respectively.
FRENCH PAC. TERR.
5.000 Francs - ND(2010) - P3i - B103i - UncDiscover the stunning beauty of the French Pacific Territories with the 5,000 Francs banknote, P3i, from 2010. Graded Unc, this vibrant note features a rich green color that captures the essence of the region. The front showcases the legendary navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville alongside three-masted schooners and a fishing net, all framed by a Polynesian fabric pattern. Flip it over to admire the back, adorned with Caledonian native flowers, a traditional canoe, and majestic Cook pine trees, honoring Admiral Auguste Febvrier-Despointes with intricate carved motifs. Enhanced with a solid security thread and a watermark of RF and Marianne's head in a Phrygian cap, this note is not just currency; it's a piece of art. Measuring 172 x 92 mm and printed by the Banque de France, this banknote is a must-have for collectors and a beautiful representation of French Oceania's heritage.
