500 francs 1946 — France ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1946. It falls under Pick number 129, identifying it within the catalog of issued banknotes.
The front side design features Chateaubriand at cen-Gilly, presented in purple and multicolor. The design dates from 1945 to 1953. It includes signatures from J. Belin and P. Gargam dated 19.7.1945-9.1.1947, as well as J. Belin, G. Gouin d'Ambrieres, and P. Gargam from the period of 3.7.1952-2.7.1953.
The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 66 mm. It was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company in the United States, and the paper used for this note is standard paper. The chateau at cen-Gilly has historical significance in relation to the banknote's design, specifically noted during the period of 1945 to 1953.
The front side design features Chateaubriand at cen-Gilly, presented in purple and multicolor. The design dates from 1945 to 1953. It includes signatures from J. Belin and P. Gargam dated 19.7.1945-9.1.1947, as well as J. Belin, G. Gouin d'Ambrieres, and P. Gargam from the period of 3.7.1952-2.7.1953.
The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 66 mm. It was printed by Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company in the United States, and the paper used for this note is standard paper. The chateau at cen-Gilly has historical significance in relation to the banknote's design, specifically noted during the period of 1945 to 1953.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1944
- Printing office
- Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company, United States
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolored
- Dimensions
- 156 x 66 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The Bank of France issued the 500 francs banknote, cataloged as Pick 129, during the period immediately following World War II. The series was introduced as part of post-war economic reforms in 1946 and was printed by the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company in the United States to address the urgent demand for new currency following the liberation of France.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of French writer François-René de Chateaubriand, depicted in purple and multicolors, central to the design by Gilly. Signature variations include J. Belin, P. Rousseau, and P. Gargam from 1945 to 1947, and J. Belin, G. Gouin d'Ambrieres, along with P. Gargam from 1952 to 1953.
