Madagascar 100 Ariary, 1892-1893 P-34

Madagascar 100 Ariary, 1892-1893 P-34 obverse
Madagascar 100 Ariary, 1892-1893 P-34 reverse

Information:

Reference P#34
Country Madagascar
Period Franc (1925-1945)
Currency Ariary
Denomination 100 Ariary
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1892-1893
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 180x112 mm

Obverse:

Madagascar 100 Ariary, 1892-1893 P-34
Latin

Obverse text

Banque de Madagascar cent francs DANIEL DUPUIS ET GEORGES DUVAL FEC. A LEVEILLE . CS.

Obverse symbol

Two seated women symbolizing Industry and Agriculture frame two heads printed in roses in medallions, on either side of the lettered value. In the background, Mercury engraves a stele. Article 139 of the penal code is printed in pink on a blue background at the bottom. The "BANQUE DE FRANCE" mansion is covered by a red band, and the "BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR" mansion is added below the former mansion.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

DANIEL DUPUIS ET GEORGES DUVAL FEC. LEON .. ROUSSEAU . CS.

Reverse symbol

Allegory of fortune rewarding a couple representing the work of the land. At the top, on either side, two heads of young men and women.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1892 (fr) 34a 3-12-92 au 31-12-92 + - - - - - -
1893 (fr) 34b 2-01-93 au 13-02-93 - - - - - -