France 5.000 Francs ND (1918)

type 1918

(fr) F.43/00Ec1 - épreuve (sans filigrane, couleurs variables, tampon ECHANTILLON au verso)

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France 5,000 Francs, 1918 P-76 obverse
France 5,000 Francs, 1918 P-76 reverse

Information:

Rarity C - Scarce
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1918) (fr) F.43/00Ec1 - épreuve (sans filigrane, couleurs variables, tampon ECHANTILLON au verso) + - - - - - -
Reference P#76
Country France
Period Franc (1795-1959)
Issuing bank Bank of France
Currency Francs
Denomination 5.000 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1918
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 04.06.1945
Size (WxH) 256x128 mm

Obverse:

France 5,000 Francs, 1918 P-76
Latin

Obverse text

BANQVE DE FRANCE CINQ MILLE FRANCS L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI. FRANÇOIS - FLAMENG DEL JULES - ROBERT SC.

Obverse symbol

Allegories of Labor and Science on the left sitting on an antique bas relief depicting Science, the Arts, Industry, Agriculture and Commerce. Angel on the right holding a large badge "Wisdom and Strength". Agricultural tools. Frame made of fruits and vegetables. Cherubs with ribbons on the right and on the left.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

BANQVE DE FRANCE 5000 | 5000 L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI.

Reverse symbol

Allegories symbolizing Research, Work, Science and Fortune. In the background, barges on the Seine and Paris (the City). Frame made of fruits and vegetables. Cherubs with ribbons on the right and on the left.