5 francs 1918 — France ( Pick: 72 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1918. It is cataloged under Pick number 72, classifying it within the documented group of banknotes from this issue.
The front side design features a woman wearing a helmet on the left, rendered in lilac. The back side depicts a dock worker and a sailing ship. The signatures on the note include J. Laferrière and E. Picard, with the date range of signatures specified as from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919.
This note measures 125 x 80 mm and is produced on paper. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Imprimerie de la Banque de France. The production of the 5 francs occurred during a period marked by economic challenges in France following World War I.
The front side design features a woman wearing a helmet on the left, rendered in lilac. The back side depicts a dock worker and a sailing ship. The signatures on the note include J. Laferrière and E. Picard, with the date range of signatures specified as from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919.
This note measures 125 x 80 mm and is produced on paper. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Imprimerie de la Banque de France. The production of the 5 francs occurred during a period marked by economic challenges in France following World War I.
Specifications
- Signed by
- J. Laferrière and E. Picard
- Date of issue
- 4 October 1918
- Printing office
- Imprimerie de la Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Lilac
- Dimensions
- 125 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 72
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs banknote (Pick 72) between 1917 and 1933. This series was introduced on December 1, 1917, with the first signatures of J. Laferrière and E. Picard, and continued with various signatories until September 14, 1933.
The front of the note features a woman wearing a helmet on the left side, while the back depicts a dock worker and a sailing ship. The note measures 125 x 80 mm and is printed in lilac color. The initial signature combination of J. Laferrière and E. Picard was used from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919.
