5 francs 1917 — France ( Pick: 72 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number 72. The front side features a design depicting a woman wearing a helmet on the left, rendered in lilac. The back side displays a dock worker alongside a sailing ship, with signature titles including "LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL" and "LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL."
The signatures present are J. Laferrière and E. Picard, valid from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919. Other signature combinations were used during different periods with additional signatories, including A. Aupetit and L. Platet. The dimensions of the note are 125 x 80 mm.
The note is printed on paper. The issuance period coincided with significant economic challenges as France navigated the effects of World War I.
The signatures present are J. Laferrière and E. Picard, valid from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919. Other signature combinations were used during different periods with additional signatories, including A. Aupetit and L. Platet. The dimensions of the note are 125 x 80 mm.
The note is printed on paper. The issuance period coincided with significant economic challenges as France navigated the effects of World War I.
Specifications
- Signed by
- J. Laferrière and E. Picard
- Date of issue
- 1 December 1917
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac
- Dimensions
- 125 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 72
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs banknote series featuring Pick number 72 starting from December 1, 1917. This series was introduced during World War I as part of efforts to stabilize and manage the wartime economy, amidst the increased need for smaller denomination notes due to metal shortages.
The front side of the note, lilac in color, features a woman wearing a helmet, conveying a classical artistic style typical of the era. The reverse side displays a dock worker and a sailing ship, with signature titles including “LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL” and “LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL.” The note measures 125 x 80 mm and was signed by J. Laferrière and E. Picard for its initial issues between 1917 and 1919.
