Madagascar 1,000 Ariary, 1926 P-42

Chazal

Madagascar 1,000 Ariary, 1926 P-42 obverse
Madagascar 1,000 Ariary, 1926 P-42 reverse

Information:

Reference P#42
Country Madagascar
Period Franc (1925-1945)
Currency Ariary
Denomination 1.000 Ariary
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1926
Shape Rectangular
Composition
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 220x132 mm

Obverse:

Madagascar 1,000 Ariary, 1926 P-42
Latin

Obverse text

Banque de Madagascar mille francs CAM. CHAZAL INV. ET DEL. F. WIESENER SCLUP.

Obverse symbol

On the left, allegory of Industry and Agriculture on the right standing on two bases in which are inscribed article 139 of the penal code, a bas-relief representing scene of the ancient life, joins the two bases. Safety fund consisting of a fruit bowl and two medallions representing Ceres and Mercury.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

1000

Reverse symbol

A central cartouche held by olive branches in which the face value is inscribed in red, framed by two statues. Two oval cartridges on either side of the note receiving the watermarks. Two dragons support everything.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1926) (fr) P-26 Saurin-Dejouany + - - - - - -
ND (1926) (fr) P-26p épreuve non filigranée avec signatures - - - - - -