5 nouveaux francs 1961 — France ( Pick: 141 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 nouveaux francs issued in France in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 141. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes within this issue.
The front side design features Victor Hugo alongside the Panthéon in Paris. The banknote is multicolour, measures 140 x 75 mm, and is printed on paper. It is signed by Pol Gargam, Raoul Tondu, and Gaston Goüin d’Ambrières. The printing office is Banque de France, Paris.
No details are available about the amount produced or the specifications of the series and period. The 5 nouveaux francs were part of France's currency circulation, representing notable national figures.
The front side design features Victor Hugo alongside the Panthéon in Paris. The banknote is multicolour, measures 140 x 75 mm, and is printed on paper. It is signed by Pol Gargam, Raoul Tondu, and Gaston Goüin d’Ambrières. The printing office is Banque de France, Paris.
No details are available about the amount produced or the specifications of the series and period. The 5 nouveaux francs were part of France's currency circulation, representing notable national figures.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pol Gargam, Raoul Tondu, Gaston Goüin d’Ambrières
- Date of issue
- 1959-1965
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 140 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- 141
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 nouveaux francs banknote featuring Victor Hugo on January 4, 1960. This series was introduced following the currency reform of 1958, which revalued the French franc by introducing the "nouveau franc" at a rate of 1 new franc to 100 old francs.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Victor Hugo on the right, with the Panthéon in Paris in the background. The reverse features Victor Hugo on the left, with his apartment at Place des Vosges depicted in the background. The banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
