1 Franc

Issuer French Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Year 1942
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 1 Franc
Currency Franc (1919-1944)
Composition Paper
Size 128 × 85 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Imprimerie Jean C. Ferrand, Tahiti (1938-date)
Designer(s) Georges Reboul-Salze
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Reference(s) P#8
Obverse description Red and green. Hand holding torch at centre; shield of Lorraine at bottom center.
Obverse lettering BON DE CAISSE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS LIBRES DE L`OCEANIE UN FRANC Arrêté Nº 300 A.G.F. du 7 avril 1942. PAR G. REBOUL-SALZE IMPRIMERIE JEAN C. FERRAND
(Translation: Voucher of the French Free Establishments of Oceania One Franc Law no. 300 A.G.F. April 7, 1942.)
Reverse description Black printed law code. The back may sometimes include a circular stamp in black from the office of “VAITAPE - ILE BORA-BORA” and dated in the center.
Reverse lettering Émission faite sous la responsabilité de la Colonie des Établissements Français Libres de L`Océanie et garantie par un dépôt correspondant au trésor. (La Loi punit les contrefacteurs.)
(Translation: Issued made under the responsibility of the Colony of Free French Establishments of Oceania and guaranteed by a deposit corresponding to the treasury. (The law punishes counterfeiters.))
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Numisquare ID 9589298740
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