Vanuatu 20 Francs ND (1943)

Vanuatu 20 Francs, 1943 P-2 obverse
Vanuatu 20 Francs, 1943 P-2 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1943) + - - - - - -
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:

Vanuatu 20 Francs, 1943 P-2
Latin

Obverse text

20 Frs Sces NATIONAUX NOUVELLES BON VINGT Francais des HEBRIDES POUR FRANCS CONTROLE DU FRANC NEO HEBIDAIS

Obverse symbol

Green, 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.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

NH 20 Francs

Reverse symbol

Green 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

Varieties

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1943) ND (1943) + - - - - - -