Madagascar 5,000 Ariary, 1961-1963 P-55

Madagascar 5,000 Ariary, 1961-1963 P-55 obverse
Madagascar 5,000 Ariary, 1961-1963 P-55 reverse

Information:

Reference P#55
Country Madagascar
Period Franc (1963-2004)
Currency Ariary
Denomination 5.000 Ariary
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1961-1963
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 170x110 mm

Obverse:

Madagascar 5,000 Ariary, 1961-1963 P-55
Latin

Obverse text

FAMOAHAMBOLAN'NY REPOBLICA MALAGASY INSTITUT D'ÉMISSION MALGACHE CINQ MILLE FRANCS ARIVO ARIARY C. SERVEAU FEC. MUNIER - MARLIAT SC.

Obverse symbol

On the left, portrait of French General Joseph Gallieni. On the right, Malagasy child with canerow braids hairstyle. On the centre, peasant womens in a rice plantation. Geometrical frame

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

Banque de Madagascar et des Comores C. SERVEAU FEC. BAUDIER SC.

Reverse symbol

On the right, mother and little baby on her back. Village huts and palm trees in the background. Geometrical frame

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1961) (fr) 55as specimen Gonon/Dejouany surchargé sur 49as + - - - - - -
ND (1961) (fr) 55bs specimen Gonon/Dupont surchargé sur 49bs - - - - - -
ND (1961-1963) (fr) 55a Gonon/Dejouany, 31% surchargés sur 49a - - - - - -
ND (1961-1963) (fr) 55b Gonon/Dupont, 85% surchargés sur 54b - - - - - -