France overseas Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in France overseas is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of French territories beyond continental Europe. From the earliest colonial banknotes to modern issues, this narrative reflects the political, economic and cultural changes in these regions.
Current banknotes in circulation
Today, French overseas territories mainly use the CFP franc (Change Franc Pacifique) in the Pacific and the euro in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. The CFP franc banknotes, issued by the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer (IEOM), feature designs that reflect the rich biodiversity and culture of these regions. For their part, territories using the euro share the same banknotes as metropolitan France and the rest of the eurozone.
Historical banknotes and landmark notes
Before the introduction of the CFP franc and the euro, these territories had their own issues. For example, the Banque de l'Indochine issued banknotes for several French colonies from 1875 until the mid-20th century. An important milestone was the creation of the CFA franc in 1945, which was used in the African colonies and evolved after independence. Another turning point was the introduction of the CFP franc in 1945, designed to protect the economies of the Pacific territories from fluctuations of the French franc after World War II.
| Country | France overseas |
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| Continent | Oceania |
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| ISO2 | FR |
| ISO3 | FRA |
| Catalogued banknotes | 0 |
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This country is currently part of the old banknotes of France.
French Guiana (since 1946), Guadeloupe (since 1946), Martinique (since 1946), Mayotte (since 2011) , Réunion (since 1946)
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable France overseas banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
