Catalog
| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1993-2006 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 500 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom |
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| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | P#5 |
| Obverse description | Light-red on multicolor underprint, like P#2 (new name bank). Arms with Melanesian chief standing with spear at center. |
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| Obverse lettering | RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU FIVE HUNDRED VATU CINQ CENTS VATU BANQUE DE RESERVE DE VANUATU |
| Reverse description | Multicolor. Three carvings at left, two men beating upright hollow log drums at left center. |
| Reverse lettering |
500 VATU RESERVE BANK BLONG VANUATU (Translation: 500 Vatu Reserve Bank of Vanuatu) |
| Signature(s) | |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Melanesian male head. |
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| Numisquare ID | 5969558820 |
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