5 gourde 1979 — Haiti ( Pick: 232 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 gourde issued in Haiti in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 232. The design features an orange color on a multicolor underprint, and the note measures 163 x 69 mm. It is printed on paper and is signed by G. Martineau, Raoul Berret, and René Lafontant. The printing office is the American Bank Note Company based in New York.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
The State Bank of Haiti issued various denominations during this period, including the 5 gourde note.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
The State Bank of Haiti issued various denominations during this period, including the 5 gourde note.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G. Martineau, Raoul Berret, René Lafontant
- Date of issue
- 1979
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company, New York
- Colour
- Orange on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 163 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 232
About this banknote
The "Banque de la République d'Haïti" issued the 5 gourdes banknote in 1979. This series was introduced during a period of monetary reform to standardize banknotes and update security features. It was printed by the American Bank Note Company, a prominent printer known for producing secure and high-quality currency.
The front of the note features a portrait of a dignified figure, with intricate patterns and the denomination clearly marked. The reverse side displays the national coat of arms, with the motto "L'Union Fait la Force" underneath. This specific note is catalogued as Pick 232 and carries the signatures of G. Martineau, Raoul Berret, and René Lafontant.
