500 francs 1945 — France ( Pick: 129 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this classification.
The front side design features Chateaubriand at the center, rendered in purple and multicolor. The signatures on the note include J. Belin, P. Rousseau, and P. Gargam, with dates of 13.5.1948 and 3.7.1952-2.7.1953 recorded. The note's color scheme consists of red and cream, with dimensions measuring 141 x 92 mm.
Details include a production from paper material. The series of banknotes featuring Chateaubriand emerged during the immediate post-war era, reflecting the efforts of the Banque de France in restoring currency issuance.
The front side design features Chateaubriand at the center, rendered in purple and multicolor. The signatures on the note include J. Belin, P. Rousseau, and P. Gargam, with dates of 13.5.1948 and 3.7.1952-2.7.1953 recorded. The note's color scheme consists of red and cream, with dimensions measuring 141 x 92 mm.
Details include a production from paper material. The series of banknotes featuring Chateaubriand emerged during the immediate post-war era, reflecting the efforts of the Banque de France in restoring currency issuance.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1945
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Dimensions
- 141 x 92 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 500 francs "Chateaubriand" banknote series between 1945 and 1953. The first issuance date was July 19, 1945, with the initial series bearing the signatures of J. Belin, P. Rousseau, and R. Favre-Gilly.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of François-René de Chateaubriand at the center, accompanied by allegorical figures. The note measures 141 x 92 mm and is printed in purple and multicolor hues. The "Chateaubriand" series is cataloged as Pick 129.
