500 francs 1942 — France ( Pick: 95 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 95. The note belongs to an unspecified series and period, which is noted in its catalog classification.
The front design features Pax with a wreath on the left side, rendered in green, lilac, and multicolor, aligning with the visual themes of 1940-1945. The reverse side depicts a man and woman on the right. The signatures on the note include H. de Bletterie, P. Rousseau, and R. Gilly, each associated with various dates between June 2, 1941, and April 19, 1945.
The dimensions of the note are 158 x 114 mm. It was printed by E. A. Wright Bank Note Company located in Philadelphia, United States.
The front design features Pax with a wreath on the left side, rendered in green, lilac, and multicolor, aligning with the visual themes of 1940-1945. The reverse side depicts a man and woman on the right. The signatures on the note include H. de Bletterie, P. Rousseau, and R. Gilly, each associated with various dates between June 2, 1941, and April 19, 1945.
The dimensions of the note are 158 x 114 mm. It was printed by E. A. Wright Bank Note Company located in Philadelphia, United States.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- E. A. Wright Bank Note Company, Philadelphia, United States
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 158 x 114 mm
- Pick catalog
- 95
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 500 francs banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during World War II, at a time when the French economy was under the constraints of the Occupation. The banknotes were printed by E. A. Wright Bank Note Company in Philadelphia, United States.
The front side of the banknote features a design from 1940 to 1945, displaying Pax with a wreath on the left side in green, lilac, and multicolor. The back side presents a man and woman at the right. This specific note, categorized as Pick 95, includes signatures from individuals such as H. de Bletterie, P. Rousseau, and R. Gilly, spanning various specific dates from 1941 to 1945.
