5 francs 1943 — France ( Pick: 98 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 98. This note is classified among documented banknotes; however, the series and period are not specified.
The front side design features multicolour elements with blue and green tones, depicting imagery related to Pyrenean shepherds. The signatures present are from Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. The banknote has dimensions of 100 x 64 mm and is printed on cotton paper.
The printing office responsible for this note is Banque de France. The 5 francs denomination was issued during a challenging time, notably between 1943 and 1947, reflecting the complexities in France's financial landscape.
The front side design features multicolour elements with blue and green tones, depicting imagery related to Pyrenean shepherds. The signatures present are from Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. The banknote has dimensions of 100 x 64 mm and is printed on cotton paper.
The printing office responsible for this note is Banque de France. The 5 francs denomination was issued during a challenging time, notably between 1943 and 1947, reflecting the complexities in France's financial landscape.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Rousseau, René Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- June 2, 1943
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 100 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued this 5 francs banknote in 1943. The series was introduced during World War II to replace older currency and support the wartime economy. This banknote was part of a series signed by financial officials to ensure the continuity of France’s monetary system during a turbulent period.
The front side design of the banknote features a Pyrenean shepherd in a multicolored palette of blue and green, created between 1943 and 1947. It is signed by Pierre Rousseau and René Favre-Gilly. Printed on cotton paper, the banknote measures 100 x 64 mm. The note is identified by its Pick number 98, with printing carried out by Banque de France.
