France, 5,000 Francs

Dublin Core

Title

France, 5,000 Francs

Subject

Colonialism

Description

Obverse: Depiction of the French Empire: Sudanese African male, French European woman, Annamite Asian male and Berber Arab male with the French flag and flowers in the background, symbolising France and its Colonies. Reverse: Allegorical French woman among fruits, vegetables and other plants, surrounded with residential, city and coastal views, symbolizing France & Colonies. Work by: Clément Serveau. Engraved by: Camille Beltrand; Jules Piel; Rita Dreyfus.
Legal tender: No.

Source

http://www.banknotebook.com

Date

1942-48.
Date of Issue: 5th of March 1942. Date of Release: 4th of June 1945. Withdrawn from circulation: 29-31 January 1948.

Type

Currency

Identifier

FR-103

Files

France_BDF_5000_francs_1947.03.20_P103e_083712599_N.3349_f.jpg

Collection

Citation

“France, 5,000 Francs,” Black Money, accessed May 14, 2024, https://blackmoney.omeka.net/items/show/101.