Information:
| Reference | P#2 |
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Period | New Hebrides – Franc (1921–1982) |
| Currency | Francs |
| Denomination | 20 Francs |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Issuing entity | Services Nationaux Français des Nouvelles Hébrides |
| Year | 1943 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 152x70 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse text20 Frs
Sces NATIONAUX NOUVELLES
BON VINGT
Francais des HEBRIDES
POUR FRANCS
CONTROLE DU FRANC NEO HEBIDAIS
Obverse symbolGreen, blue and black print. Inner border of 5 Straight lines with linked curved and diamond patterns.
Continuous repetitive text "NOUVELLESHEBRIDES" in small fine underprint in green, through body of note within the inner border.
Top left "Sces NATIONAUX NOUVELLES" . Top right " Francais des HEBRIDES" Top Center - The cross of Lorraine. Below, the value “20 Frs” printed in Large black print is a wreath of two large palm fronds printed in blue. Below is "CONTROLE DU FRANC NEO HEBIDAIS". Serial number in black at bottom left and right corners. "Le Commissioner Resident de france"with signature below and above left serial number. "Le Caissier Comptable" with signature below and above right serial number.
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textNH
20 Francs
Reverse symbolGreen and blue print. Inner border of 5 Straight lines with linked curved and diamond patterns.
Continuous repetitive text "NOUVELLESHEBRIDES" in small fine underprint in green, through body of note within the inner border.
20 - Center left
NH - Center top and below is oval border pattern with watermark
Francs - Center right
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Varieties
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| ND (1943) | ND (1943) | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |