50 francs 1939 — France ( Pick: 85 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 francs issued in France in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 85, identifying it within the documented issue.
The front of the note features Ceres and the Park of Versailles at the left, accompanied by the inscription "LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL." The back displays Mercury on the right, holding a caduceus, with the dates 9.9.1937 and 4.11.1937-18.4.1940 also noted.
The banknote measures 155 x 90 mm and is printed in green and brown on a multicolored underprint. It is signed by René Favre-Gilly and Pierre Rousseau.
The front of the note features Ceres and the Park of Versailles at the left, accompanied by the inscription "LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL." The back displays Mercury on the right, holding a caduceus, with the dates 9.9.1937 and 4.11.1937-18.4.1940 also noted.
The banknote measures 155 x 90 mm and is printed in green and brown on a multicolored underprint. It is signed by René Favre-Gilly and Pierre Rousseau.
Specifications
- Signed by
- René Favre-Gilly and Pierre Rousseau
- Date of issue
- 1937
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and brown on multicolored underprint
- 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 on November 4, 1937, and remained in circulation until April 18, 1940.
The front of the banknote features Cérès and the Park of Versailles on the left, with a reclining figure at the right. The back displays Mercury holding a caduceus on the right. The note measures 155 x 90 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by René Favre-Gilly and Pierre Rousseau.
