5 francs 1944 — France ( Pick: 115 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1944. It falls under Pick number 115, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes associated with the time.
The front side design features a blue and black scheme on a green underprint, with a torch depicted at the left and right. The text "EMIS EN FRANCE" is present, and the printer is listed as Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The back side showcases a tricolor design in blue, white, and red.
Measuring 78 x 66 mm, this banknote was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The design reflects the typographic and artistic styles prevalent during the mid-20th century in France.
The front side design features a blue and black scheme on a green underprint, with a torch depicted at the left and right. The text "EMIS EN FRANCE" is present, and the printer is listed as Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The back side showcases a tricolor design in blue, white, and red.
Measuring 78 x 66 mm, this banknote was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston. The design reflects the typographic and artistic styles prevalent during the mid-20th century in France.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Printing office
- Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston
- Colour
- Blue and black on green underprint; tricolor in blue, white, and red on reverse
- Dimensions
- 78 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 115
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Co., Boston, which printed the 5 francs note in 1944. This series was introduced following World War II as part of the liberation efforts in France. The notes were distributed by the Allied forces to stabilize the French economy during the transition period.
The front side of the banknote features a blue and black design on a green underprint, with torches at both the left and right sides. The phrase "EMIS EN FRANCE" is prominently displayed. This note, identified as Pick 115, measures 78 x 66 mm and includes a tricolor design in blue, white, and red on the reverse.
