5 francs 1924 — France ( Pick: 72 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1924. It is cataloged under Pick number 72. The year and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this issue.
The front side features a design from the period of 1917-1933, depicting a woman wearing a helmet on the left in lilac color. The back displays a dock worker alongside a sailing ship, with signature titles including LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. The signatures present are those of L. Platet and A. Aupetit.
The paper note measures 135 x 80 mm and is primarily violet in color. The signatures vary across different periods of issuance, including J. Laferriere with E. Picard from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919, and L. Platet with A. Aupetit from May 1, 1922, to July 21, 1925. France issued the 5 franc banknotes as part of its currency in the early 20th century.
The front side features a design from the period of 1917-1933, depicting a woman wearing a helmet on the left in lilac color. The back displays a dock worker alongside a sailing ship, with signature titles including LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL. The signatures present are those of L. Platet and A. Aupetit.
The paper note measures 135 x 80 mm and is primarily violet in color. The signatures vary across different periods of issuance, including J. Laferriere with E. Picard from December 1, 1917, to January 23, 1919, and L. Platet with A. Aupetit from May 1, 1922, to July 21, 1925. France issued the 5 franc banknotes as part of its currency in the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- L. Platet and A. Aupetit
- Date of issue
- 1924-12-22
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet
- Dimensions
- 135 x 80 mm
- 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, to address the shortage of silver coinage during World War I.
The front of the note features a helmeted woman within a medallion on the left side. The reverse depicts a dock worker unloading a sack, with sailing ships in the background. The note measures 125 x 80 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 1933.
