French Polynesia 500 Francs ND (1985)

(fr) P# 25d (Billecart & Waitzenegger)

French Polynesia 500 Francs, 1970-1992 P-25 obverse
French Polynesia 500 Francs, 1970-1992 P-25 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1985) (fr) P# 25d (Billecart & Waitzenegger) + - $9,20 $9,20 $9,20 $15,00 $22,00
Reference P#25
Country French Polynesia
Period CFP Franc (1945-date)
Issuing bank Overseas Issuing Institute
Currency Francs
Denomination 500 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1970-1992
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized No
Size (WxH) 150x80 mm

Obverse:

French Polynesia 500 Francs, 1970-1992 P-25
Latin

Obverse text

INSTITUT D'ÉMISSION D'OUTRE-MER 500 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE CINQ CENTS FRANCS

Obverse symbol

Multicolor. Canoe and an outrigger sailing in a coastal landscape of the Marquesas Islands on background; Bust of a young Polynesian fisherman at right; Fish, corals, coral polyps and other underwater flora and fauna phrames the picture on left.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

INSTITUT D'ÉMISSION D'OUTRE-MER PAPEETE L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DE LA RÉCLUSION CRIMINELLE A PERPÉTUITÉ CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIÉ LES BILLETS DE BANQUE AUTORISÉS PAR LA LOI.

Reverse symbol

Multicolor. Bearded Polynesian man from the island of Uvea on Loyalty Islands - New Caledonia at left; landscape rocks representing Hienghène, Wooden carving at right; Palms, conch shells, harpoons, branch of mangroves, and shellfish frames the picture.