{"title":"Vanuatu banknotes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vanuatu \u003cstrong\u003evatu\u003c\/strong\u003e has no fractional unit: there are no cents or subdivisions of any kind. It is one of the very few currencies in the world with a single unit, just like the Japanese yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKastom art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe banknotes feature \u003cem\u003ekastom\u003c\/em\u003e, the set of pre-colonial Melanesian traditions: ceremonial masks, carved vertical drums, curved-tusk pigs—which were currency before the vatu—and ritual dances. Few examples of world banknotes are as ethnographic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA country with two colonizers at once\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil 1980, Vanuatu was a Franco-British \u003cstrong\u003econdominium\u003c\/strong\u003e: two simultaneous colonial administrations, with two legal systems and two currencies circulating in parallel. There is no other case like it, which explains why its early issues are so peculiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you will find here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVatu with Pick reference and actual condition, including polymer issues. Within \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/billetes-de-oceania\"\u003eOceania\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the least seen territories in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected and tracked from Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in this area, combine with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/billetes-de-islas-salomon\"\u003ethe Solomon Islands\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/billetes-papua-nueva-guinea\"\u003ePapua New Guinea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanuatu-1000-vatu-2002-p10a-unc","title":"Vanuatu 1000 Vatu 2002 P10a UNC","description":"1000 Vatu banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in 2002, cataloged as Pick 10a in uncirculated (UNC) condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe obverse features a portrait of a Melanesian chief adorned with a ceremonial feather headdress and wielding a traditional spear, accompanied by the national motto \"Long God yumi stanap\" which reflects the cultural identity of the archipelago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse depicts a traditional sailing outrigger canoe navigating the waters of the Pacific Ocean, complemented by carvings of drums and a detailed map of the Vanuatu archipelago, elements that highlight the nation's maritime and artisanal heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA piece of numismatic interest notable for its ethnographic design, immaculate condition, and historical relevance within Oceania's fiduciary issuance. Ideal for collectors specializing in banknotes from the Pacific region and indigenous motifs.","brand":"Iberoamericana Banknotes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54777517310298,"sku":"BIVANU-0225002023-001-012","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/3433\/5578\/files\/vanuatu-1000-vatu-2002-p10a-unc-232.webp?v=1789224189"},{"product_id":"vanuatu-1000-vatu-2005-p11-commemorative-unc","title":"Vanuatu 1000 Vatu 2005 P11 commemorative UNC","description":"Vanuatu 1000 vatu banknote issued in 2005 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of national independence. Cataloged as Pick 11, it is presented in uncirculated (UNC) condition, retaining its original crispness and luster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe obverse features a Melanesian chief in the foreground, accompanied by the official 25th-anniversary emblem and the inscription \"Long God yumi stanap,\" a motto reflecting Vanuatu's cultural values. The reverse displays a traditional Melanesian outrigger canoe alongside carved drums, iconic elements of Vanuatu's cultural heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis commemorative issue represents a significant moment in Vanuatu's modern history and is a relevant piece for collectors specializing in South Pacific numismatics and national commemorative banknotes.","brand":"Iberoamericana Banknotes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54777539821914,"sku":"Vanuatu 1000 Vatu 2005 P11 commemorative UNC","price":49.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/3433\/5578\/files\/vanuatu-1000-vatu-2005-p11-commemorative-unc-519.webp?v=1789224248"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/3433\/5578\/collections\/vanuatu-1000-vatu-2005-p11-commemorative-unc-519.webp?v=1789713101","url":"https:\/\/iberoamericanabanknotes.com\/en\/collections\/billetes-de-vanuatu.oembed","provider":"Iberoamericana Banknotes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}