2 Francs emergency postage WWI

Issuer New Caledonia
Year 1920-1923
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1873-1945)
Composition Paper
Size 61 × 40 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Henri Émile Vollet
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#27
Obverse description Red. Adhesive postal stamp affixed to cardboard. Sailing ship at center on stamp.
Obverse lettering 2f. POSTES RF NOUVELLE CALEDONIE ET DEPENDANCES
(Translation: 2f. Postage RF (French Republic) New Caledonia and Dependences)
Reverse description Two round hand-stamped: Treasury and Secretary.
Reverse lettering TRESORIER PAYEUR DE LA NOUVELLE CÁLEDONIE SECRETARIAT GENERAL
(Translation: Paying Treasurer of New Caledonia General Secretary)
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Variants January 2, 1911
Numisquare ID 6348183010
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