5 francs 1939 — French Guiana ( Pick: 1c )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in French Guiana in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 1c.
The banknote features a blue color scheme. It has dimensions of 133 x 90 mm and is made of paper. The note is signed by Directeur C. Halleguen and Caissier E. Brais.
French Guiana was under the administration of France during this period.
The banknote features a blue color scheme. It has dimensions of 133 x 90 mm and is made of paper. The note is signed by Directeur C. Halleguen and Caissier E. Brais.
French Guiana was under the administration of France during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Directeur C. Halleguen and Caissier E. Brais
- Date of issue
- 1939
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 133 x 90 mm
- Pick catalog
- 1c
About this banknote
The Banque de la Guyane issued this 5 francs banknote in 1939. It was part of a series introduced to facilitate local transactions during that period, providing a tailored monetary system for French Guiana, which was then a French colony. The banknote's issuance was signed by Directeur C. Halleguen and Caissier E. Brais.
The front side of the note features portraits within intricate oval frames, embellished with decorative motifs. The reverse showcases a central vignette of a female figure surrounded by floral and avian designs. Printed by Ch. Cabasson and Ch. Wullschleger, this note is cataloged as Pick 1c, indicating its place in numismatic collections.
