🇻🇺 1995 Vanuatu 200 Vatu Banknote – Melanesian Heritage & National Unity
Pick# 8c | Numista# 204252

Issued by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, the 1995 200 Vatu banknote reflects the island nation’s commitment to cultural identity, traditional leadership, and post-independence unity. As part of the early vatu series introduced after independence in 1980, this note celebrates Melanesian heritage and the guiding motto: “Long God yumi stanap” – “In God we stand.”

🖼️ Design Highlights
Obverse: Features a Melanesian chief standing with a spear, set against a backdrop of traditional patterns and the national motto. The chief symbolizes strength, leadership, and the preservation of indigenous customs.

Reverse: Depicts Parliament House in Port Vila, representing democratic governance and national progress. The design is framed by traditional Vanuatu motifs.

Color Scheme: Rich green and brown tones with multicolored underprint and fine engraving.

📌 Key Specifications

Feature Description
Country Vanuatu
Issuer Reserve Bank of Vanuatu
Year of Issue 1995 (ND)
Denomination 200 Vatu
Pick Number P# 8c
Numista Catalog N# 204252
Printer De La Rue, London
Size 140 × 70 mm
Material Paper
Watermark Chief’s head
Security Features Watermark, security thread, fine-line engraving
Language English and Bislama
Demonetized Yes (replaced by polymer series in 2014)

🎁 Why Collect This Note?
The 1995 Vanuatu 200 Vatu note is a powerful symbol of island sovereignty, cultural pride, and post-colonial identity, ideal for:

Collectors of Pacific island or Melanesian currency

Enthusiasts of traditional leadership and indigenous themes

Gifts for those born in 1995 or with ties to Vanuatu

Printed by Thomas De La Rue, this note features the national motto “Long God yumi stanap” and traditional imagery, making it a popular entry-level collectible for Pacific currency enthusiasts.

Whether you're drawn to its symbolic imagery, scarcity, or historical context, this note is a standout addition to any world currency collection.