France 5.000 Francs 1938-Oct-13

type 1934 modificated, smooth cut

(fr) F#45/01, P#91, alphabet 37-60

© CGB generic images

France 5,000 Francs, 1938 P-91 obverse
France 5,000 Francs, 1938 P-91 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938-Oct-13 (fr) F#45/01, P#91, alphabet 37-60 + - - - - - -
Reference P#91
Country France
Period Franc (1795-1959)
Issuing bank Bank of France
Currency Francs
Denomination 5.000 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1938
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 04.06.1945
Size (WxH) 230x125 mm

Obverse:

France 5,000 Francs, 1938 P-91
Latin

Obverse text

5000 | BANQUE DE FRANCE | 5000 CINQ MILLE FRANCS

Obverse symbol

Personification of France in the center by a young woman with the laurel head, in profile, holding an olive branch and a winged statuette of victory. Crown made of olive leaves symbolizing Peace. Wheat ears, oak and olive leaves.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

5000 | 5000 BANQUE DE FRANCE BDF L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES

Reverse symbol

Personification of France in the center by a young woman with the laurel head, in profile, holding an olive branch and a winged statuette of victory. Wheat ears, oak and olive leaves. Winged helmet at the top.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1938-Oct-13 (fr) F#45/01, P#91, alphabet 37-60 + - - - - - -