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:
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Latin
Obverse textFAMOAHAMBOLAN'NY REPOBLICA MALAGASY
INSTITUT D'ÉMISSION MALGACHE
CINQ MILLE FRANCS
ARIVO ARIARY
C. SERVEAU FEC. MUNIER - MARLIAT SC.
Obverse symbolOn 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
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textBanque de Madagascar et des Comores
C. SERVEAU FEC. BAUDIER SC.
Reverse symbolOn the right, mother and little baby on her back. Village huts and palm trees in the background. Geometrical frame
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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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||