5 francs 1947 — France ( Pick: 98 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 98. This note is characterized by its blue, green, and multicolor design featuring a Pyrenean shepherd, along with the signatures of Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam.
The front side design dates from 1943 to 1947, depicting the Pyrenean shepherd alongside the mentioned signatures. The banknote measures 100 x 64 mm and is printed on paper by the Banque de France.
A total of 37,500,000 pieces were produced. The State Bank issued currency in multiple denominations to address economic challenges post-World War II, posturing France for recovery during the late 1940s.
The front side design dates from 1943 to 1947, depicting the Pyrenean shepherd alongside the mentioned signatures. The banknote measures 100 x 64 mm and is printed on paper by the Banque de France.
A total of 37,500,000 pieces were produced. The State Bank issued currency in multiple denominations to address economic challenges post-World War II, posturing France for recovery during the late 1940s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam
- Date of issue
- 30 October 1947
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- blue, green and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 100 x 64 mm
- Amount produced
- 37,500,000
- Pick catalog
- 98
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs banknote in 1947, part of a series designed to facilitate post-war economic recovery. The note was introduced as a continuation of the efforts to stabilize French currency following World War II, leveraging the signatures of Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam.
The banknote features a Pyrenean shepherd motif, rendered in blue, green, and multicolor. Printed on paper with dimensions of 100 x 64 mm, this note was produced in a quantity of 37,500,000 by the Banque de France. The issuance forms part of the Pick number 98 series, demonstrating the post-war focus on national themes.
