5 gourde 1989 — Haiti ( Pick: 255 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 gourde issued in Haiti in 1989. It is cataloged under Pick number 255.
The note has a color scheme of orange and brown on a multicolor underprint. It measures 162 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It carries the signatures of Jacques Vilgrain, Félix Gaston, and Charles Beaulieu. The printing office responsible for this issue is the United States Banknote Company.
The amount produced is not specified. The national bank of Haiti was established in 1979, centralizing currency issuance.
The note has a color scheme of orange and brown on a multicolor underprint. It measures 162 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It carries the signatures of Jacques Vilgrain, Félix Gaston, and Charles Beaulieu. The printing office responsible for this issue is the United States Banknote Company.
The amount produced is not specified. The national bank of Haiti was established in 1979, centralizing currency issuance.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jacques Vilgrain (Le Gouverneur, 1989-90); Félix Gaston (Le Gouverneur Adjoint, 1986-90); Charles Beaulieu (Le Directeur Général, 1989-90)
- Date of issue
- 1989
- Printing office
- United States Banknote Company
- Colour
- Orange and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 162 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 255
About this banknote
The "Banque de la République d'Haïti" issued the 5 gourde banknote in 1989. This series was introduced to update the currency designs and maintain confidence in the country's monetary system. The signatures on the note reflect the senior officials in office at the time of this issue, including Jacques Vilgrain as Gouverneur.
The front side of the banknote features a depiction of the "Combat de Vertières" statue, a significant historical monument in Haiti. The back side displays the Haitian coat of arms with the motto "L'Union fait la force." This banknote was printed by the United States Banknote Company and is identified as Pick number 255.
