France 5 Francs 1939-Oct-05

type 1917, modificated

F.04/11, P#83a

France 5 Francs, 1939-1940 P-83 obverse
France 5 Francs, 1939-1940 P-83 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939-Oct-05 F.04/11, P#83a + $2,20 - - - - -
Reference P#83
Country France
Period Franc (1795-1959)
Issuing bank Bank of France
Currency Francs
Denomination 5 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1939-1940
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.01.1963
Size (WxH) 125x80 mm

Obverse:

France 5 Francs, 1939-1940 P-83
Latin

Obverse text

BANQUE DE FRANCE CINQ FRANCS 5 | 5 LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC. GEO. DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC.

Obverse symbol

France helmeted in a medallion article 139 of the penal code

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

5 BANQUE DE FRANCE CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC.

Reverse symbol

Dock worker on a ladder climbing a bag on the quay of a port, in the background a moored sailboat