5000 francs 1942 — France ( Pick: 103 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 francs issued in France in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 103, identifying it within a documented group of banknotes.
The front side design features an allegory of France flanked by three men representing the French colonies, rendered in brown, red, and multicolor. The back side design presents the same woman accompanied by scenes from the colonies.
This banknote measures 208 x 115 mm and is printed on ramie-chiffons paper. It is signed by René Favre-Gilly, Jacques Belin, and Pierre Rousseau, and printed by the Banque de France in Paris. The banknote was in circulation during the limited period of May 3, 1942, to November 12, 1942.
The front side design features an allegory of France flanked by three men representing the French colonies, rendered in brown, red, and multicolor. The back side design presents the same woman accompanied by scenes from the colonies.
This banknote measures 208 x 115 mm and is printed on ramie-chiffons paper. It is signed by René Favre-Gilly, Jacques Belin, and Pierre Rousseau, and printed by the Banque de France in Paris. The banknote was in circulation during the limited period of May 3, 1942, to November 12, 1942.
Specifications
- Signed by
- René Favre-Gilly, Jacques Belin, Pierre Rousseau
- Date of issue
- 4 June 1945
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- ramie-chiffons
- Colour
- brown, red and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 208 x 115 mm
- Pick catalog
- 103
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 5000 francs banknote in 1942. This series was part of the wartime efforts and adjustments during World War II. The note was introduced as part of a series responding to the economic conditions of that period. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris and featured signatures by René Favre-Gilly, Jacques Belin, and Pierre Rousseau.
The front side design of this banknote includes an allegory of France with three men representing French colonies at the center, rendered in brown, red, and multicolor. The back side features the same woman, accompanied by scenes from the colonies. This banknote, measuring 208 x 115 mm, was printed on ramie-chiffons paper and was in circulation from 1942 to 1947.
