French Pacific Territories 500 Francs 2006 (Q.013/31547642) (lt. circulated) XF

500 Francs 2006 (1990-2012) (© Front: Canoe and an outrigger sailing. Coastal landscape of the Marquesas Islands (Polynesia). Bust of a young Polynesian fisherman carrying a fishing rod. Fish. Corals and coral polyps. Other underwater flora and fauna. Back: Bearded Polynesian man from the island of Uvea (Ouvéa) on Loyalty Islands – New Caledonia (Iles Loyautés – Nouvelle Calédonie). Landscape of eroded limestone rocks representing Hienghène Bay (New Caledonia). Tropical landscape with palm trees. Conch shells. Wooden carving. Harpoons. Branch of mangroves. Shellfish. Watermark: Woman "La Marianne" wearing the Phrygian cap; Capital letters "RF". Signatures: Alain Vienney (Le Directeur Général, 1 November 2003 / 5 December 2006 – 17 March 2008); Jean-Pierre Landau (Le Président du Conseil de Surveillance, 17 May 2006 – 2011); Patrick Besse (Le Directeur, 2004–). Colours: Multicolor with predominant blue. Issuing authority: Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer. Date of issue: Circa 2006. Demonetized: 30 September 2014. Material: Cotton fiber paper. Printmaking technique: Screen printing, typography and hot transfer. Printer: Banque de France (BdF) ©) (lightly circulated) XF

Serial # Q.013/31547642

Dimensions: 151 x 80 mm

Catalogue Number: P-1f (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications); B101f (Banknote Book)

Grade/condition: Extremely Fine (XF) (lightly circulated, lightly used) GRADING INFO

Texts: Institut d’Emission d’Outre-Mer. République Française. Cinq Cents Francs. L'Article 139 du Code Pénal Punit des Travaux Forcés Ceux qui Auront Contrefait ou Falsifié les Billets de Banques Autorisées par la Loi.