5 franc 1926 — New Caledonia ( Pick: 36 )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in New Caledonia in 1926. It is cataloged under Pick number 36. The dimensions of the note are 148 x 94 mm, and it features a color scheme of brown on a light green underprint. The front is signed by Simon Marie Joseph Alphonse Stanislas and René-Jules Thion de La Chaume. The printing was performed by Banque de France in Paris, France.
This note is included under Pick number 36, which provides its catalog reference. Additional specifications regarding the paper and amount produced remain unspecified.
In 1926, France was reestablishing its monetary policies in various territories after World War I. This period was marked by significant economic adjustments as colonial regions like New Caledonia experienced changes within the framework of French governance.
This note is included under Pick number 36, which provides its catalog reference. Additional specifications regarding the paper and amount produced remain unspecified.
In 1926, France was reestablishing its monetary policies in various territories after World War I. This period was marked by significant economic adjustments as colonial regions like New Caledonia experienced changes within the framework of French governance.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Simon Marie Joseph Alphonse Stanislas, René-Jules Thion de La Chaume
- Date of issue
- 1926
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Brown on light green underprint
- Dimensions
- 148 x 94 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 36
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Indo-Chine issued this 5 franc banknote in New Caledonia in 1926. This series was introduced to facilitate economic activities in the French colonial territories, using locally adapted currency to enhance trade efficiency and stability within the colony.
The front side design features a classical helmeted figure in brown against a light green underprint, flanked by ornate borders. The denomination, "CINQ FRANCS," is prominently displayed. The back side includes intricate scrollwork and an inscription warning against counterfeiting. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 36 and was printed by Banque de France in Paris.
