New Caledonia 20 Francs, 1943 P-57

New Caledonia 20 Francs, 1943 P-57 obverse
New Caledonia 20 Francs, 1943 P-57 reverse

Information:

Reference P#57
Country New Caledonia
Period Franc (1873-1945)
Currency Francs
Denomination 20 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Trésorerie de Nouméa
Year 1943
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 114x72 mm

Obverse:

New Caledonia 20 Francs, 1943 P-57
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Obverse symbol

Texts in French. Frame composed of repeating cross patterns. View of an industrial scene with mine facilities to the right and a harbor showing the loading of a ship to the left. At the top, the words “NOUVELLE CALÉDONIE” and “TRÉSORERIE DE NOUMÉA” are printed in black.

Reverse:

Image 1
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Reverse symbol

Background made up of floral shapes and a deer's head in the center. Above, “BON DE CAISSE (CASH VOUCHER)” and the Lorraine cross. On the right in a rectangle, the value in letters, "TREASURE" and "NOUMÉA". The article of the penal code is printed in black in a rectangle on the left. Below under the deer's head, the text in black: “Decree of April 20, 1943”

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943-Apr-30 Signatures : Montchamp, Armand Blum + - - $33,00 - - -