| Issuer | Vanuatu (1980-date) |
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| Year | 1989-2006 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5000 Vatu |
| Currency | Vatu (1982-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 160 × 80 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Thomas De La Rue, London, United Kingdom |
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| Reference(s) | P#15 |
| Obverse description | Carved masks on sticks; Vanuatu islands outline map; outrigger sailboat |
|---|---|
| Obverse lettering | RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU FIVE THOUSAND VATU 5000 VT CINQ MILLE VATU BANQUE DE RESERVE DE VANUATU (Translation: Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, Five Thousand Vatu) |
| Reverse description | Passenger ship, `Gol` diving from log tower |
| Reverse lettering | 5000 VATU RESERVE BANK BLONG VANUATU (Translation: Reserve Bank of Vanuatu) |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Bearded Melanesian Chief |
| Variants | There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint ""in silver"" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000. |
| Numisquare ID | 9922869170 |
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