5 nouveaux francs 1963 — France ( Pick: 141 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 nouveaux francs issued in France in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 141, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features Victor Hugo, with the Panthéon in Paris depicted in the background. The banknote is printed on paper and showcases a multicolour design.
This note measures 140 x 75 mm. The 5 nouveaux francs series underwent various changes due to economic factors affecting France during the early 1960s.
The front side design features Victor Hugo, with the Panthéon in Paris depicted in the background. The banknote is printed on paper and showcases a multicolour design.
This note measures 140 x 75 mm. The 5 nouveaux francs series underwent various changes due to economic factors affecting France during the early 1960s.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1959
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 140 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 141
About this banknote
The Bank of France issued the 5 nouveaux francs banknote in 1963. This series was introduced during a currency reform that replaced the old franc with the new franc at a rate of 100:1. The reform was led by the government under President Charles de Gaulle to stabilize and modernize the French currency.
The front side of the banknote features an image of Victor Hugo along with the Panthéon in Paris. This multicolour note measures 140 x 75 mm and is printed on paper. It is catalogued as Pick number 141 in numismatic references.
