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The French Polynesian franc is the currency of French Polynesia and has formed part of the CFP franc system since 1945. Before its introduction, the French franc circulated alongside locally issued franc-denominated banknotes. Distinctive French Polynesian coins were first issued in 1949, initially bearing the territory's former name, Établissements français de l'Océanie (French Establishments in Oceania, or French Oceania). From 1985, banknotes were shared with New Caledonia, while separate coinages continued. In 2023, the French Polynesian coins were withdrawn and replaced by a common series for the French Pacific territories, issued by the Institut d'émission d'outre-mer. This 50-centime banknote was part of the 1943 issue of emergency currency in French Oceania during World War II. Measuring 111 mm × 71 mm (4.4 in × 2.8 in), the note is part of the National Numismatic Collection.Banknote design credit: G. Reboul-Salze; printed by Jean C. Ferrand; scanned by Andrew Shiva
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| Kevin O'Halloran was an Australian freestyle swimmer who won a gold medal in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics. The first Western Australian to win Olympic gold, O'Halloran learnt to swim in his hometown of Katanning. He moved to Perth to attend secondary school where he became more committed to swimming. Competitive swimming was not well developed in Western Australia: races were held in muddy river pools, so O'Halloran moved to the east coast in late 1955 in an attempt to qualify for the Olympics. His new coach, Frank Guthrie, altered his training regimen; within a year, O'Halloran had reduced his times by approximately 10 percent. He gained Olympic selection in the relay and the 400-metre freestyle. O'Halloran led off the Australian quartet when they obtained a new world record, and placed sixth in the 400 metre. Thereafter, O'Halloran's career was beset by ear problems; he retired in 1958 after failing to qualify for the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. He died in an accidental shooting in 1976. (Full article...)
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 | On 24 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society has donated over 60,000 corneas for transplantation in 57 countries, including those of the late President of Sri Lanka, J. R. Jayewardene? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society. |
| On 31 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies is the home to the largest optical telescope in Sri Lanka? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies. |
| On 21 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1989 Temple of the Tooth attack, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka that houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha, was attacked twice; first in 1989 and then in 1998? |
| On 21 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1998 Temple of the Tooth attack, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka that houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha, was attacked twice; first in 1989 and then in 1998? |
| On 18 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Government Gazette (1802) and Sunday Observer (1834) are the oldest newspapers in Sri Lanka? |
| On 18 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Sri Lanka Gazette, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Government Gazette (1802) and Sunday Observer (1834) are the oldest newspapers in Sri Lanka? |
| On 26 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Uthayan, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Uthayan is the only newspaper in Jaffna which did not cease publication during the Sri Lankan Civil War, amid numerous attacks and threats? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Uthayan. |
| On 29 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Angampora, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Angampora (pictured), a martial art native to Sri Lanka which incorporates pressure point attacks, was banned by the British who gained control of the island in the early 19th century? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Angampora. |
| On 5 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ridi Viharaya, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ridi Viharaya (pictured), a Buddhist cave temple in Sri Lanka, was built by Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura in gratitude that the cave's silver helped him achieve one of his dreams? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ridi Viharaya. |
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| For your thorough and highly researched, as well as neutral, additions to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam article and LTTE and civil war spin offs. You are a valued and limited member of WikiProject Sri Lanka and I hope you continue for a long time to come. :) Blackknight12 (talk) 09:34, 12 August 2011 (UTC) | ||
| this WikiAward was given to Astronomyinertia by Blackknight12 (talk) on 09:34, 12 August 2011 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for collaborating and promoting the article List of international cricket centuries by Kumar Sangakkara to a FL. Absolutely brilliant work. Dipankan (Have a chat?) 05:59, 7 July 2012 (UTC) |
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| Thank you for the awesome article Ridi Viharaya! Zanhe (talk) 17:52, 3 August 2012 (UTC) |