5 francs 1945 — France ( Pick: 98 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 98. The front design features a Pyrenean shepherd in blue, green, and multicolor from the years 1943-1947. The banknote is printed on cotton paper, measures 100 x 64 mm, and is signed by Rousseau and Favre-Gilly.
The color scheme comprises green and black. The printing office for this issue was the Banque de France. The front side displays the signatures of P. Rousseau and P. Gargam, with a noted date range from June 2, 1943, to April 5, 1945.
The total amount produced for this issue is not specified. The 5-franc denomination was part of France's currency issued during a time of significant financial restructuring following World War II.
The color scheme comprises green and black. The printing office for this issue was the Banque de France. The front side displays the signatures of P. Rousseau and P. Gargam, with a noted date range from June 2, 1943, to April 5, 1945.
The total amount produced for this issue is not specified. The 5-franc denomination was part of France's currency issued during a time of significant financial restructuring following World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rousseau, Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1945
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Green and black
- Dimensions
- 100 x 64 mm
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs banknote (Pick 98) on April 5, 1945, as part of a series introduced on June 2, 1943. This series, designed by Clément Serveau and engraved by Ernest-Pierre Deloche and Georges Hourriez, remained in circulation until its demonetization on January 1, 1963.
The obverse features a portrait of a young Pyrenean shepherd wearing a Basque beret and cape, with a mountain village in the background. The reverse depicts a woman from Agen in traditional attire, accompanied by floral motifs. The watermark presents the profile of Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century French potter and scientist. The note measures 100 x 64 mm and is printed on cotton paper.
