Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; diagonal SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 5 francs (withdrawn 31.12.1933 & 01.01.1963) Values

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Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; diagonal SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 5 francs (withdrawn 31.12.1933 & 01.01.1963) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; head of allegorical woman (France) in profile wearing helmet with olive branches; oak leaves; penal code; oak leaves

Reverse: French text; sailboats in harbor; dock worker climbing ladder with sack on shoulder

Basic Information

GSID:

298474

Denomination:

5 francs (withdrawn 31.12.1933 & 01.01.1963)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; diagonal SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n

Design Details

Note Color:

Purple and mauve

Note Dimension:

125 x 80 mm

Printer:

(Banque de France)

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