5 francs 1970 — France ( Pick: 146 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in France in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 146, which identifies it within the issue.
The front side design features Louis Pasteur on the left. The note displays a color palette of brown, purple, and multicolor. It measures 75 x 139 mm and is signed by R. Tondu, H. Morant, and G. Bouchet.
This banknote is part of a defined group within a catalog entry. The dimensions and signed names provide additional specific attributes for this collectible item.
The front side design features Louis Pasteur on the left. The note displays a color palette of brown, purple, and multicolor. It measures 75 x 139 mm and is signed by R. Tondu, H. Morant, and G. Bouchet.
This banknote is part of a defined group within a catalog entry. The dimensions and signed names provide additional specific attributes for this collectible item.
Specifications
- Signed by
- R. Tondu, H. Morant, G. Bouchet
- Date of issue
- 1970-01-08
- Colour
- brown, purple, multicolor
- Dimensions
- 75 x 139 mm
- Pick catalog
- 146
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5 francs Pasteur banknote from May 5, 1966, to January 8, 1970. This series was part of the "creators and scientists" collection introduced in 1963, which also featured figures like Voltaire, Racine, Corneille, and Molière.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Louis Pasteur on the left, with the Pasteur Institute in Paris on the right. The reverse features laboratory implements, a depiction of a man fighting a rabid dog, and another portrait of Pasteur. The banknote measures 75 x 139 mm and was printed using intaglio techniques.
