{"product_id":"1985-french-pacific-territories-institut-demission-doutre-mer-500-cfp-francs-banknote-serial-no-a4-37824-p-25d","title":"1985 French Pacific Territories, Institut d'Émission d'Outre-Mer - 500 CFP Francs Banknote Serial No. A4 37824 P-25d","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1985 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTahiti \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarquesas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaledonia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP‑25d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1985 French Polynesia 500 Francs (P‑25d) is one of the most visually striking notes issued by the \u003cstrong\u003eInstitut d’Émission d’Outre‑Mer (IEOM)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Celebrating the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Pacific territories, this note features vibrant depictions of Polynesian life, underwater fauna, and iconic landscapes from the Marquesas Islands and New Caledonia. Printed by the \u003cstrong\u003eBanque de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains a favourite among collectors for its artistry and regional significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContext\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued between \u003cstrong\u003e1970 and 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, this series represents the classic era of CFP Franc banknotes used across French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis \u0026amp; Futuna. Key contextual points:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted by \u003cstrong\u003eBanque de France\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for high‑quality multicolour intaglio work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CFP Franc (\u003cem\u003eChange Franc Pacifique\u003c\/em\u003e) has been the currency of France’s Pacific territories since 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe note highlights the cultural diversity of the region, featuring imagery from both the \u003cstrong\u003eMarquesas Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNew Caledonia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe P‑25d (1985 date) is one of the later printings before the 1992 redesign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note is admired for its vivid colours, detailed artwork, and representation of Pacific island identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; 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