5 nouveaux francs 1962 — France ( Pick: 141 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 nouveaux francs issued in France in 1962. It falls under the catalog reference Pick number 141. This note is part of a documented group of banknotes associated with its denomination and year.
The front side design features Victor Hugo, along with an image of the Panthéon in Paris. The banknote displays a combination of colours, including brown, purple, and multicolor. It measures 140 x 75 mm.
The paper used for this banknote is papier. The 5 nouveaux francs was part of the series of denominations issued in France during the early 1960s.
The front side design features Victor Hugo, along with an image of the Panthéon in Paris. The banknote displays a combination of colours, including brown, purple, and multicolor. It measures 140 x 75 mm.
The paper used for this banknote is papier. The 5 nouveaux francs was part of the series of denominations issued in France during the early 1960s.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1962-1966
- Paper
- papier
- Colour
- brown, purple and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 140 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 141
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 nouveaux francs banknote in 1960 as part of the currency revaluation initiated on January 1, 1960, which introduced the "nouveau franc" valued at 100 old francs. This banknote was printed from March 1959 to November 1965 and was gradually withdrawn from circulation starting January 3, 1967, ceasing to be legal tender on April 1, 1968.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Victor Hugo on the right, with the Panthéon in Paris depicted in the background. The reverse side shows Victor Hugo on the left, with his apartment at Place des Vosges in the background. The banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and includes a watermark of Victor Hugo's head in profile.
