KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

5 francs 1933 — France ( Pick: 72 )

Region: Europe
Front side
5 francs France 1933 — Front side
Back side
5 francs France 1933 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1933. It is cataloged under Pick number 72, identifying it within the documented banknotes for this year.

The front side design features a lilac depiction of a woman wearing a helmet on the left. The back side shows a dock worker and a sailing ship. Signature titles displayed include LE CAISSIER PRINCIPAL and LE SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRAL, complemented by signatures from J. Laferriere and E. Picard, as well as L. Platet and A. Aupetit, with dates spanning from 1917 to 1925.

The banknote is printed on paper and measures 125 x 80 mm. It was produced by the Banque de France. The amount produced remains unknown.

Specifications

Signed by
Ch. Walhain, E. Deloche, G. Duval, R. Romagnoli
Date of issue
October 4, 1918
Printing office
Banque de France
Paper
paper
Colour
purple
Dimensions
125 x 80 mm
Amount produced
unknown
Pick catalog
72

About this banknote

The Banque de France issued the 5 francs banknote, identified as Pick 72, in 1933. This series was part of an extended issuance that began in 1917, designed to maintain currency availability and economic stability during the post-war period. The banknote was printed in the Banque de France’s own facilities.

The front side of the banknote features a lilac design with a depiction of a woman wearing a helmet on the left. The back side illustrates a dock worker and a sailing ship. The note is signed by Ch. Walhain, E. Deloche, G. Duval, and R. Romagnoli. This series saw multiple signature variations, indicating updates in administrative personnel.

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