500 francs 1940 — France ( Pick: 95 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 95, which identifies it within the documented banknotes of this series.
The front side design features a depiction of Pax with a wreath on the left, presented in green, lilac, and multicolor. The back side design shows a man and woman at the right, accompanied by signatures from H. de Bletterie, P. Rousseau, and R. Gilly dated between February 6, 1941, and April 19, 1945. The dimensions of this banknote are 140 x 242 mm.
This note was printed by the Banque de France. It contained various recorded signatures spanning from 1941 to 1945.
The front side design features a depiction of Pax with a wreath on the left, presented in green, lilac, and multicolor. The back side design shows a man and woman at the right, accompanied by signatures from H. de Bletterie, P. Rousseau, and R. Gilly dated between February 6, 1941, and April 19, 1945. The dimensions of this banknote are 140 x 242 mm.
This note was printed by the Banque de France. It contained various recorded signatures spanning from 1941 to 1945.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Belin, Rousseau, Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1940-1945
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green, lilac, multicolor
- Dimensions
- 140 x 242 mm
- Pick catalog
- 95
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 500 francs "La Paix" banknote starting in 1940, replacing the previous 500 francs "bleu et rose" design. This new series was introduced to enhance security features and modernize the currency during a period of significant economic and political change.
The front of the banknote features an allegorical figure of Pax holding a wreath on the left side. The reverse depicts a man and a woman positioned to the right. This note, identified as Pick number 95, measures 140 x 242 mm and was printed by the Banque de France. It was signed by Belin, Rousseau, and Favre-Gilly. The "La Paix" series was demonetized on June 4, 1945.
