1000 francs 1938 — France ( Pick: 90 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 francs issued in France in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 90.
The front side design features Ceres on the left, Mercury on the right, and two small angels below, rendered in ochre, blue, and multicolor. The back side showcases four different craftsmen. It is printed on paper with dimensions of 219 x 208 mm. The note bears the signatures of Le Président, Le Vice-Président, and the Directeur Général, with the printing office being Banque de France in Paris.
This banknote is characterized by its brown and blue color scheme. Between August 7, 1937, and December 23, 1937, various signatures and printing details were established, indicating specific roles. The signature title on the front is LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL.
The front side design features Ceres on the left, Mercury on the right, and two small angels below, rendered in ochre, blue, and multicolor. The back side showcases four different craftsmen. It is printed on paper with dimensions of 219 x 208 mm. The note bears the signatures of Le Président, Le Vice-Président, and the Directeur Général, with the printing office being Banque de France in Paris.
This banknote is characterized by its brown and blue color scheme. Between August 7, 1937, and December 23, 1937, various signatures and printing details were established, indicating specific roles. The signature title on the front is LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Le Président, Le Vice-Président, Directeur Général
- Date of issue
- 1938-1957
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and blue
- Dimensions
- 219 x 208 mm
- Pick catalog
- 90
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 1000 francs "Cérès et Mercure" banknote between 1927 and 1940. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and to modernize the currency during the interwar period. The note was demonetized on June 4, 1945.
The obverse features Ceres on the left, Mercury on the right, and two small angels below. The reverse depicts four different craftsmen. The note measures 219 x 208 mm and is printed in ochre, blue, and multicolor. It was signed by Le Président, Le Vice-Président, and Directeur Général.
