5 francs 1966 — France ( Pick: 146 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1966. It is cataloged under Pick number 146, which identifies it within the issue. The note features Louis Pasteur depicted on the left side of the front design. Its dimensions are 140 x 75 mm, and the color scheme includes brown, purple, and multicolor.
The front design prominently showcases Louis Pasteur, while the back design details are not specified. The note has been signed by Raoul Tondu, Paul Gargam, and Hubert Morant. It is made from paper stock and classified within the catalog of documented banknotes.
This banknote exhibits a multicolored aesthetic, with brown and purple accents. The 5-franc denomination was standard in France, reflecting its use from the mid-20th century until the transition to the euro in 2002.
The front design prominently showcases Louis Pasteur, while the back design details are not specified. The note has been signed by Raoul Tondu, Paul Gargam, and Hubert Morant. It is made from paper stock and classified within the catalog of documented banknotes.
This banknote exhibits a multicolored aesthetic, with brown and purple accents. The 5-franc denomination was standard in France, reflecting its use from the mid-20th century until the transition to the euro in 2002.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Raoul Tondu, Paul Gargam, Hubert Morant
- Date of issue
- 1966-05-05 to 1966-11-04
- Paper
- Papier
- Colour
- Brown, purple and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 140 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 146
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs Louis Pasteur banknote on May 5, 1966. This series was introduced to honor the renowned French microbiologist and chemist Louis Pasteur (1822–1895).
The obverse features a portrait of Louis Pasteur on the left and the Pasteur Institute in Paris on the right. The reverse depicts Pasteur, a statue of Jean-Baptiste Jupille subduing a rabid dog, laboratory equipment, and animals used in Pasteur's experiments. The banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and was printed using intaglio techniques.
