500 franc 1974 — Chad ( Pick: 2a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 franc issued in Chad in 1974. It is cataloged under Pick number 2a. The note measures 158 x 80 mm and features a color scheme of brown and red on a multicolor underprint.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL and UN CENSEUR. The printing office for this issue is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
The State of Chad became independent from France on August 11, 1960.
This banknote is printed on paper and is signed by LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL and UN CENSEUR. The printing office for this issue is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
The State of Chad became independent from France on August 11, 1960.
Specifications
- Signed by
- LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL and UN CENSEUR
- Date of issue
- 1974
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Brown and red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 2a
About this banknote
**About this banknote:**
The Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale issued this 500 franc note in 1974. This series was released following a period of monetary reform in the region, transitioning from the CFA franc to a new standardized series issued by the central bank authority, aiming to unify currency usage across participating countries.
The banknote features a design in brown and red on a multicolor underprint. The front side shows a portrait of a woman alongside flying birds. The back side depicts a traditional mask and scenes of education and industry. This note, with Pick number 2a, was printed by Banque de France in Paris and bears signatures from "LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL" and "UN CENSEUR."
