50 francs 1938 — France ( Pick: 85 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 francs issued in France in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 85.
The front side design depicts Ceres and the Park of Versailles on the left, along with the reclining figure identified as LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL. The back side features Mercury on the right, holding a caduceus, with inscriptions dated 9.9.1937 and 4.11.1937-18.4.1940.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 155 x 90 mm. France's currency system faced challenges during the late 1930s due to economic instability.
The front side design depicts Ceres and the Park of Versailles on the left, along with the reclining figure identified as LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL. The back side features Mercury on the right, holding a caduceus, with inscriptions dated 9.9.1937 and 4.11.1937-18.4.1940.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 155 x 90 mm. France's currency system faced challenges during the late 1930s due to economic instability.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1937
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 155 x 90 mm
- Pick catalog
- 85
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 50 francs "Cérès" banknote in 1933, with production continuing until 1940. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and featured updated artistic elements.
The front of the banknote displays Cérès and the Park of Versailles on the left, with a reclining figure at the right. The back features Mercury at the right, holding a caduceus. The banknote measures 155 x 90 mm and is printed on paper. The signatures of P. Rousseau as Le Caissier Général and R. Favre-Gilly as Le Secrétaire Général appear on notes dated between November 4, 1937, and April 18, 1940.
