5 franc 1950 — Saint Pierre and Miquelon ( Pick: 22 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1950. It is cataloged under Pick number 22. The note features blue and multicolor elements and is printed on cotton paper, measuring 104 x 57 mm.
The banknote is signed by André Postel-Vinay and was produced by the Banque de France.
The unique status of Saint Pierre and Miquelon as a self-governing territorial collectivity of France distinguishes its currency issues.
The banknote is signed by André Postel-Vinay and was produced by the Banque de France.
The unique status of Saint Pierre and Miquelon as a self-governing territorial collectivity of France distinguishes its currency issues.
Specifications
- Signed by
- André Postel-Vinay
- Date of issue
- 1950-1960
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Blue and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 104 x 57 mm
- Pick catalog
- 22
About this banknote
The Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer issued this 5 franc note for Saint Pierre and Miquelon in 1950. This series was introduced to serve the French overseas territories, facilitating economic stability and integration within the broader region.
The front side design features a portrait of Bougainville alongside a sailing ship. The back side depicts a person in traditional attire surrounded by a tropical landscape with fruit baskets and a plantation house. This banknote, designated as Pick 22, was printed by the Banque de France and measures 104 x 57 mm.
