2 Francs

Features

Issuer French PolynesiaFrench Settlements of Oceania (1903-1957)
Period French settlements in Oceania (1903-1946)
Type Standard banknote
Year 1943
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1919-1944)
Composition Paper
Size 111 × 71 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
297502
References P# 12
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Series: Bons de Caisse - Établissements Français de L'Oceanie

Obverse

Dark-blue and green.
Leaves at top , waves at lower left and right.
Circular embossed seal.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BON DE CAISSE
DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS FRANÇAIS DE L'OCEANIE
DEUX FRANCS
Arrêté Nº 698 S.G.
du 25 septembre 1943.

PAR G. REBOUL-SALZE IMPRIMERIE JEAN C. FERRAND

Translation:
Voucher of the French Establishments of Oceania
Two Francs
Law no. 698 S.G. September 25, 1943.

Designer: Georges Reboul-Salze

Reverse

Dark-blue and green.
Map outline with Law code at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Émission faite sous la responsabilité de la Colonie des
Établissements Français 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 French Establishments of Oceania and guaranteed by a deposit corresponding to the treasury.
(The law punishes counterfeiters.)

Printer

Imprimerie Jean C. Ferrand, Tahiti (1938-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  P#12a Violet handstamp
1943  P#12b Wreath in violet handstamp
1943  P#12c Embossed seal
1943  P#12d Without seal

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