FRENCH PACIFIC TERRITORIES

Capital: Papeete

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Where in the world are the French Pacific Territories?

The French Pacific Territories are overseen by the Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer (IEOM) which was founded to issue uniform currencies to the French territories in the Pacific Ocean. Within its jurisdiction lie French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis-and-Futuna, as well as the French territories in Antarctica.

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 500 Francs. 1992. Pick 1b. Native men, outrigger sailboats. Uncirculated. $40

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 1000 Francs. 1996. Pick 2b. Palm trees, native beauty. Uncirculated. $50

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 5000 Francs. 1996. Pick 3. Bougainville. Sailing ships. Uncirculated. $195

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 5000 Francs. 1996. Pick 3. Bougainville. Sailing ships. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. $395

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 5000 Francs. 1996. Pick 3. Bougainville. Sailing ships. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 69 EPQ, essentially perfect. $595

Institut d'Emission d'Outre-Mer. 10,000 Francs. 1985. Pick 4b. Tahitian beauties. Pastels. Extremely Fine. $225