North of Sunset-French Pacific Territories


Set Type: French Pacific Territories, 1992-Date, P1-Date
Owner: North of Sunset
Last Modified: 6/28/2022
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Set Description:
French Pacific Territories paper money is the common currency used in French Oceania, New Caledonia and Wallis & Futuna.

The eight notes comprising the collection can be split into two distinct styles. The initial notes (P1-P4), issued from 1985-2013, were complex, colorful, artistic notes portraying the people, wildlife and culture of French Pacific islanders. Each denomination has between eight and thirteen signature varieties. All are found in specimen form as well.

The same designs used in P1-P3 are also found on notes of New Hebrides, New Caledonia and Tahiti. For instance, P1 uses the same design as New Caledonia P60, New Hebrides P19 and Tahiti P25. The only difference is the addition of either Nouvelles-Hebrides (New Hebrides), NOUMEA (New Caledonia), or PAPEETE (Tahiti) overprinted on the back.

Subsequent notes (P5-P8), issued in 2014, were more utilitarian. P5-P7 feature island flora & fauna while P8 portrays island architecture. They also have updated anti-counterfeiting devices and intaglio printing to aid the sight impaired. Each denomination has one or two signature varieties.

All eight notes are readily available in CU condition. The key note, and arguably the most attractive, is P4.
 
Slot DescriptionGradeCert NumberScore
500 Francs ND (1992) P168 EPQ 8077278-075 135
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1000 Francs ND (1996) P267 EPQ 1854117-001 282
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5000 Francs ND (1996) P368 EPQ 1700702-049 923
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10,000 Francs ND (1985) P468 EPQ 8091133-015 1240
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500 Francs ND (1985) P567 EPQ 6063290-042 183
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1,000 Francs ND (2014) P667 EPQ 8076625-023 262
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5,000 Francs ND (2014) P766 EPQ 8068649-005 766
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10,000 Francs ND (2014) P868 EPQ 2079233-023 1240
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