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French Indochina Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in French Indochina is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of a region that encompassed the present-day countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. From French colonial times to the independence of these territories, banknotes have reflected the political, economic and cultural changes in the region.

Colonial banknotes and transition

During the colonial period, the Bank of Indochina issued bills denominated in piastres, which circulated from 1875 to 1954. These banknotes featured elaborate designs that combined European and Asian elements, reflecting the cultural fusion of the time. After independence, each country adopted its own currency: the dong in Vietnam, the riel in Cambodia and the kip in Laos, marking the end of the Indochinese piastre era.

Modern banknotes and collecting

Today, banknotes in these countries reflect their unique national and cultural identity. In Vietnam, dong banknotes feature President Ho Chi Minh and historical scenes. Cambodia uses images of ancient temples such as Angkor Wat on its rails, while Laos highlights its heritage on kip banknotes. Colonial-era banknotes are now highly valued collector's items, offering a fascinating window into Indochina's history and sought after by collectors around the world.

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French Indochina is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Vietnam.

Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable French Indochina banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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Banknote Catalog

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Indochina Francesa | 1 Dollar / 1 Piastre

Indochina Francesa | 20 Dollars / 20 Piastres

P#3 FO#3876
Year / Series 1893

Indochina Francesa | 1 Dollar / 1 Piastre

Indochina Francesa | 5 Dollars / 5 Piastres

P#8 FO#3854
Year / Series 1900

Indochina Francesa | 20 Dollars / 20 Piastres

P#9 FO#3877
Year / Series 1898

Indochina Francesa | 100 Dollars / 100 Piastres

Indochina Francesa | 100 Dollars / 100 Piastres

P#12 FO#3896
Year / Series 1903-1907

Indochina Francesa | 1 Piastre

P#13 FO#3835
Year / Series

Indochina Francesa | 20 Piastres

P#15 FO#3879
Year / Series 1905-1907

Indochina Francesa | 5 Piastres

P#16 FO#3857
Year / Series 1910-1915

Indochina Francesa | 20 Piastres

P#17 FO#3881
Year / Series 1909-1917

Indochina Francesa | 100 Piastres

P#18 FO#3898
Year / Series 1911-1919

Indochina Francesa | 5 Piastres

P#19 FO#3858
Year / Series 1920

Indochina Francesa | 100 Piastres

P#20 FO#3901
Year / Series 1925

Indochina Francesa | 5 Dollars / 5 Piastres

P#21 FO#3852
Year / Series 1893-1896

Indochina Francesa | 20 Dollars / 20 Piastres

P#22 FO#3875
Year / Series 1876-1892

Indochina Francesa | 100 Dollars / 100 Piastres

P#23 FO#3892
Year / Series 1879-1890

Indochina Francesa | 1 Dollar / 1 Piastre

Indochina Francesa | 100 Dollars / 100 Piastres

Indochina Francesa | 1 Dollar / 1 Piastre

Indochina Francesa | 5 Dollars/ 5 Piastres

P#28 FO#3853
Year / Series 1897-1900

Indochina Francesa | 20 Dollars / 20 Piastres

P#30 FO#3878
Year / Series 1898

Indochina Francesa | 100 Dollars / 100 Piastres

Indochina Francesa | 100 Piastres

P#33 FO#3897
Year / Series 1903-1907

Indochina Francesa | 1 Piastre

P#34 FO#3836
Year / Series