5 franc 1914 — Luxembourg ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Luxembourg in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 23.
This note features a colour scheme of brownish purple on a lilac and green underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 80 mm. The front side design includes detailed elements specific to the issued denomination, with the signature of Le Directeur général des Finances present. It was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
Additional details such as the amount produced remain unknown. The Giesecke & Devrient printing office has a history of producing currency since its establishment in 1852.
This note features a colour scheme of brownish purple on a lilac and green underprint. The dimensions of the banknote are 125 x 80 mm. The front side design includes detailed elements specific to the issued denomination, with the signature of Le Directeur général des Finances present. It was printed by Giesecke & Devrient.
Additional details such as the amount produced remain unknown. The Giesecke & Devrient printing office has a history of producing currency since its establishment in 1852.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Le Directeur général des Finances
- Date of issue
- 1914
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brownish purple on lilac and green underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg issued this 5 franc banknote under the authority of "Etat du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg." It was part of a series introduced in 1914, following the legislation enacted on November 28, 1914, due to the financial strains of World War I. The banknotes served as a temporary emergency currency.
The front side of the note features inscriptions in French, with "État du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" prominently displayed. The back features similar motifs and inscriptions in German. It measures 125 x 80 mm and is signed by the Directeur Général des Finances. The note was printed by the renowned firm Giesecke & Devrient.
