Tahiti 500 Francs 1979 (K.2/03462841) (Sig: Roland-Billecart; Theron) AU-UNC

500 Francs 1979 (1970-1985) (© 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: Yves Roland-Billecart (Le Directeur Général, 1979–1984); Marcel Theron (Le Président du Conseil de Surveillance, 1974–1979). Predominant colours: Multicolor with predominant blue and purple. Artist: Raymond Vaudiau. Issuing authority: Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer (IEOM). Date of issue: Circa 1979 (1970–1985). Demonetized: 1982. Material: Cotton fiber paper. Printmaking technique: Screen printing, typography and hot transfer. Printer: Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer (IEOM); Banque de France (BdF) ©) AU-UNC

Serial # K.2/03462841

Dimensions: 151 x 80 mm

Catalogue Number: P-25b2 (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications); B404c (Banknote Book)

Grade/condition: About Uncirculated to Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (almost new, almost unused, nearly mint) GRADING INFO

Texts: Institut d’Emission d’Outre-Mer. IEOM. République Française. Papeete. 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.