2 francs 1944 — France ( Pick: 114 )
Banknote description
The front side design includes a green color scheme with a black border. It depicts a torch on the left and right, complemented by green underprint elements. The note features the text "EMIS EN FRANCE" and indicates it was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. Replacement notes are marked with an "X" near the serial number.
This note was produced in a total amount of 100,000,000 units. It measures 77 x 66 mm and is printed on regular paper. The amount produced reflects the banknote's distribution in France during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- none
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Printing office
- Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston
- Paper
- regular/other
- Colour
- green with black border
- Dimensions
- 77 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 114
About this banknote
The Allied Military Government for Occupied Territories issued this 2-franc banknote in 1944, during the liberation of France in World War II. Printed by the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co. in Boston, the note was part of the Allied Military Currency introduced to replace the currency circulated under German occupation. General Charles de Gaulle and the Provisional Government of the French Republic did not approve these notes, considering them unauthorized.
The front of the banknote features a green design with black borders, including torches on the left and right sides in green underprint, and the text "ÉMIS EN FRANCE." The reverse displays the French flag within a central square, accompanied by the national motto "LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, FRATERNITÉ." Replacement notes are identified by an "X" near the serial number.
