5 franc 1942 — Togo ( Pick: 28 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Togo in 1942. It is identified by Pick number 28.
This note is listed under the catalog reference 28. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
This note is listed under the catalog reference 28. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- E.A. Wright, Philadelphia, Pa.
- Colour
- Black on gold underprint; red-violet on blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 115 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 28
About this banknote
The "Banque de l'Afrique Occidentale" issued this 5 franc banknote in 1942 for use in the French West African colonies, including Togo. This series was introduced to provide a uniform currency for the region during a time of significant global upheaval and economic adjustment during World War II.
The front side design features a profile of a woman adorned with traditional jewelry, set against a guilloche pattern. The back side includes an ornamental numeral "5" with the date "14 Décembre 1942" and a legal warning. This note was printed by E.A. Wright Bank Note Company, Philadelphia, and is cataloged as Pick 28.