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Article R721-16 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The Institut d’émission d’outre-mer has the exclusive right to issue banknotes and coins in New Caledonia, French Polynesia and the Wallis and Futuna Islands. These banknotes and coins are legal tender.
The Institut d’émission d’outre-mer is responsible for the maintenance of these banknotes and coins and for ensuring the quality of their circulation throughout its area of operation.

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Article R721-16


L’Institut d’émission d’outre-mer a le privilège exclusif d’émettre des billets de banque et les monnaies métalliques en Nouvelle-Calédonie, en Polynésie française et dans les îles Wallis et Futuna. Ces billets et monnaies métalliques ont cours légal.
L’Institut d’émission d’outre-mer a pour mission d’assurer l’entretien de ces billets de banque et monnaies métalliques et d’assurer la bonne qualité de leur circulation dans l’ensemble de sa zone d’intervention.

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