Madagascar 500 Ariary 1958-May-06

(fr) P#47b.3 sign. Gonon/Dupont

© CGB generic images

Madagascar 500 Ariary, 1950-1958 P-47 obverse
Madagascar 500 Ariary, 1950-1958 P-47 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958-May-06 (fr) P#47b.3 sign. Gonon/Dupont + - - - - - -
Reference P#47
Country Madagascar
Period CFA franc (1945-1963)
Currency Ariary
Denomination 500 Ariary
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1950-1958
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 140x90 mm

Obverse:

Madagascar 500 Ariary, 1950-1958 P-47
Latin

Obverse text

500 Le directeur général adjoint le president directeur général CINQ-CENTS FRANCS BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR ET DES COMORES C. SERVEAU FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.

Obverse symbol

On the centre, man with typical hat and a basket full of fruit in his left hand. Floral pattern in the background

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

500 BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR ET DES COMORES 500 L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PÉNAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCÉS A PERPÉTUITÉ CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIÉ LES BIL- LETS DE BANQUES AUTORISÉE PAR LA LOI C. SERVEAU FEC. A. MARLIAT SC.

Reverse symbol

On centre left, woman with headscarf facing right. Landscape in the background. Flowers on three corners