Wallis and Futuna Islands Stamps
Wallis and Futuna Islands constitute a French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific, part of the broader Polynesian region. The postal history of these islands is intrinsically linked to France, with stamps initially issued under the administration of the French Establishments in Oceania before gaining separate issues under French oversight.
- Issued stamps
- 1920–present
- Region
- Oceania, Polynesia
- Currency
- XPF
- Languages
- French, Wallisian, Futunan
- Issuer type
- Colonial postal administration
- Part of
- France
History and background
Stamps predominantly feature French and sometimes local Polynesian languages, reflecting the official status of French. The territory's postal administration has remained under the direct authority of the French postal service, La Poste, throughout its modern history.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- WALLIS ET FUTUNA
- RF WALLIS ET FUTUNA
- ETABLISSEMENTS DE L'OCEANIE
- FRANCE
How to identify them
- Look for the inscription 'WALLIS ET FUTUNA' or 'RF WALLIS ET FUTUNA'.
- Early issues may be overprinted on stamps of 'ETABLISSEMENTS DE L'OCEANIE' or 'FRANCE'.
- Stamps often feature French text alongside local Polynesian names or phrases.
Popular series
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Local Scenery and Culture
1950s-Present
Depicting local landscapes, flora, fauna, and traditional life of Wallis and Futuna.
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French Personalities and Events
1920s-Present
Stamps featuring French historical figures, national events, and symbols, reflecting the territory's French administration.
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Definitives with Overprints
1920s-1940s
Early issues often consisted of stamps of French Establishments in Oceania or France overprinted with 'WALLIS ET FUTUNA'.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €0.50–€5
- Scarce stamps
- €50–€500+
Early overprinted issues and complete sets from the first decades tend to be more valuable. Modern commemorative issues are generally affordable. Errors and varieties can command higher prices.
Catalogs. Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps
Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps are postage stamps issued for the French overseas collectivity of Wallis and Futuna, located in the South Pacific. Their postal history began with overprinted stamps of French Establishments in Oceania and later evolved into distinct issues under French administration.
The value of Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps varies significantly. Early issues, especially those with overprints or from the first few decades of their postal history, can be quite valuable, ranging from €50 to several hundred euros. More common modern commemorative stamps are generally affordable, typically in the €0.50 to €5 range. Rarity, condition, and specific varieties play a major role in determining value.
You can identify Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps by looking for the inscription 'WALLIS ET FUTUNA' or 'RF WALLIS ET FUTUNA'. Early issues might be overprinted on stamps from 'ETABLISSEMENTS DE L'OCEANIE' or France. Many stamps feature imagery related to the islands' culture, history, or natural beauty, often with French text. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Wallis and Futuna Islands stamps are comprehensively listed in major international stamp catalogs. You can find them in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, the Michel Katalog, and the Stanley Gibbons Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps catalogue, among others.
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