Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; two diagonal SPECIMEN perfs; all-zero s/n 5,000 francs (withdrawn 18.03.1959) Values

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Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN / No # ovpt front; two diagonal SPECIMEN perfs; all-zero s/n 5,000 francs (withdrawn 18.03.1959) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; border of flowers, fruits, and leaves; allegorical woman (Pomona) holding cornucopia; allegorical woman (Amphitrite) holding conch shell and trident

Reverse: French text; border of flowers, fruits, and leaves; penal code; allegorical man (Hercules) holding caduceus; allegorical woman (Minerva) holding compass and scroll of parchment; modern factories with smokestacks

Basic Information

GSID:

298642

Denomination:

5,000 francs (withdrawn 18.03.1959)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

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

Design Details

Note Color:

Multicolor

Note Dimension:

170 x 110 mm

Printer:

Printer (Banque de France)

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