During the confusion in the French Colonies in WWII, the whole Pacific portion
of the French Colonies came under the free French and supported the Allies.
Caused by the large amount of sales, three overprints were made in Noumea.
First days of issue: April 15th, 1941, Vila and April 19th, 1941, Santo.
They were mostly sold as a complete set together with the overprint
"Chiffre Taxe" stamps as a set of 17.
About 6000 complete sets were overprinted plus a large amount of the low values.
No specimen overprints were made.
Quantities 1st print run: S.G. F65 - F76: 600 for London and 600 for Port Vila
Quantities 1st print run: S.G. F65 - F67: 14400 for London and 14400 for Port Vila
Quantities 2nd print run: S.G. F65 - F76: 2400 for Port Vila
Quantities 3rd print run: S.G. F65 - F76: 2400 for Port Vila
Quantities 2nd print run: S.G. F65 - F76: 2400 for Port Vila
Quantities 3rd print run: S.G. F65 - F76: 2400 for Port Vila
The "Chiffre Taxe" stamps were overprinted with "France Libre" as well.
No specimen overprints were made.