New Caledonia
New Caledonia banknotes
1926 - New Caledonia 5 Francs banknote PIC 36b XF
This individual banknote is a 5 Francs note associated with New Caledonia and the year 1926. The sup..
1943 - New Caledonia 50 cent. banknote PIC 54 UNC
This individual New Caledonia banknote has a denomination of 50 cent and is associated with the year..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods and denominations are represented in the New Caledonia banknote catalog?
This New Caledonia category represents notes dated 1926 and 1943. The denominations shown are 5 francs and 50 centimes, providing coverage of both a franc denomination and a centime denomination. These examples reflect the banknotes represented in this shop’s catalog and should not be taken as a complete list of every note issued for New Caledonia.
Which catalog references can be found for New Caledonia banknotes?
The catalog includes the references P36b and P54. The 1926 5 Francs note is identified as P36b, while the 1943 50 centimes note is identified as P54. Pick references are useful for organizing a collection and distinguishing cataloged types, but collectors should compare the reference with the denomination, date, design and other details shown in the relevant listing.
How can I identify a New Caledonia banknote from this catalog?
Begin by checking the date, denomination and Pick reference printed in the listing information. In this category, the identifying combinations include a 1926 5 Francs note marked P36b and a 1943 50 centimes note marked P54. The product image is also relevant because the catalog descriptions state that the banknote corresponds with the image. Compare all these details rather than relying on denomination alone.
What condition information is provided for these New Caledonia notes?
Condition information is supplied using standard collecting grades in the product titles. The 1926 5 Francs P36b listing is marked XF, meaning Extremely Fine, while the 1943 50 centimes P54 listing is marked UNC, meaning Uncirculated. These grades describe the condition indicated by the catalog and are useful when organizing or comparing pieces. Collectors should consult the individual listing for the note-specific presentation and image.
What should I check before buying a New Caledonia banknote from this category?
Before buying, verify that the denomination, year and Pick reference match the note you want: the catalog examples include 1926 5 Francs P36b and 1943 50 centimes P54. Also review the stated condition grade—XF or UNC—and compare the listing image with the written details, since the catalog description says the banknote corresponds with the image. This helps ensure that the selected listing matches your collecting requirements.
What notable collecting pattern appears in the New Caledonia catalog?
The catalog shows a clear change in denomination format between the represented dates. The 1926 example is a 5 Francs banknote, identified as P36b and graded XF, whereas the 1943 example is a 50 centimes banknote, identified as P54 and graded UNC. This gives collectors a straightforward way to arrange these cataloged notes by date, denomination and reference while keeping the shop’s limited catalog representation distinct from a complete issue survey.