French Polynesia Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in French Polynesia is a fascinating journey through the monetary evolution of this French overseas territory. From its first issues to today's banknotes, the Polynesian notafilia reflects the rich culture and heritage of these South Pacific islands.
Current banknotes in circulation
Currently, French Polynesia uses the CFP franc (XPF) as its official currency. Banknotes in circulation are issued by the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer (IEOM) and feature designs that celebrate Polynesian flora, fauna and culture. The current series includes denominations of 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 CFP francs, each with unique motifs such as traditional fishing, Tahitian dance and tropical landscapes characteristic of the islands.
Historical banknotes and landmark notes
Prior to the introduction of the CFP franc in 1945, French Polynesia used a variety of monetary systems. An important milestone was the issuance of the first specific banknotes for the territory in 1914, known as "bons de caisse". Subsequently, during World War II, emergency banknotes were issued due to currency shortages. In 1969, a new series of CFP franc banknotes was introduced with modernized designs that better reflected the Polynesian identity, marking a turning point in local notafilia.
| Country | French Polynesia |
| Flag | |
| Coin | CFP franc (XPF) |
| 1€ | 119,33Fr |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Capital city | Papeete |
| ISO2 | PF |
| ISO3 | PYF |
| Catalogued banknotes | 12 |
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This country is currently part of the old banknotes of France.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable French Polynesia banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
1000 Francs
100 Francs
25 Centimes
100 Francs
500 Francs
2 Francs
50 Centimes
50 Centimes
1 Franc
2 Francs
2 Francs
2 Francs
5000 Francs
20 Francs
1 franc
1 Franc
50 Centimes
2.50 Francs
