New Hebrides — 1000 Francs (1980) Pick# 20c | PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated A stunning high-grade issue from the New Hebrides, the former Anglo-French condominium now known as Vanuatu. This colorful 1000 Francs note showcases the tropical beauty and cultural heritage of the islands. The front features a portrait of a local island woman surrounded by floral motifs, alongside a traditional village hut and palm trees. The reverse displays native wildlife, ceremonial carvings, village scenery, and local architecture, capturing the unique identity of the New Hebrides during the late colonial period. This example is overprinted “Nouvelles-Hébrides” and graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, indicating exceptional originality, strong paper quality, and superb eye appeal. A highly collectible note from a short-lived and historically fascinating issuing authority.