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5 Francs, Bank of France, France, 1917–1933 (1905–1933) (Pick 72)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1917-1933 (1905-1933)

Issuing entity

France

This 5 Francs note was issued in France by the Bank of France, with dates recorded from 1917–1933 (1905–1933). It belongs to the Franc (1795-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Third Republic (1870-1940). It measures 125 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 72.

Obverse: Personification of France helmeted in a medallion on the left. Purple print. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DE FRANCE / CINQ / FRANCS / 5 | 5 / LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA / PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES / A PERPETUITE / CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC. / GEO. DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC.”. Reverse: Boat. Dock worker unloading a bag on the right. Its lettering reads “5 / BANQUE DE FRANCE / CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC.”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Charles-Albert Walhain, Georges Duval and Charles-Albert Walhain. Engraving is credited to Ernest Deloche, Ernest Deloche and Cesare Abramo Romagnoli (Romagnol). Watermark: Helmeted female head in profile This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Tête féminine casquée de profil. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 4 October 1918. Demonetized: 31 December 1933.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
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Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

5 francs Violet (type 1917) A combination of signatories: a) Paul Ernest-Picard - Alfred Julien-Laferrière (from 01/12/1917 to 23/01/1919) Type 1917 adapted 1920 Addition of a ninth digit to the control number (from alphabet 4001 dated October 7, 1918 printed in 1920). Four combinations of signatories: a) Paul Ernest-Picard - Alfred Julien-Laferrière (from 01/12/1917 to 23/01/1919) b) Albert Aupetit - Alfred Julien-Laferrière (from 15/11/1920 to 16/06/1921) c) Albert Aupetit - Louis Platet (from 01/05/1922 to 21/07/1925) d) Pierre Strohl - Louis Platet (from 01/07/1926 to 29/12/1932) Type 1917 adapted 1930A Addition of a tenth digit to the control number in 1929 (from alphabet 40001 dated March 11, 1929 -authorization May 1, 1930). A combination of signatories: d) Pierre Strohl - Louis Platet (from 01/07/1926 to 29/12/1932) Type 1917 adapted 1930B Addition of a second letter in the creation date (from alphabet 40913 dated July 10, 1930). Two combinations of signatories: d) Pierre Strohl - Louis Platet (from 01/07/1926 to 29/12/1932) e) Pierre Strohl - Félix Boyer (from 05/01/1933 to 14/09/1933) Explanation of the banknote:

Physical characteristics

Size
125 × 80 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Helmeted female head in profile This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Tête féminine casquée de profil

Technical characteristics

Printer
Banque de France, Paris, France
Currency
Franc (1795-1959)
Designer
Charles-Albert Walhain, Georges Duval and Charles-Albert Walhain
Engraver
Ernest Deloche, Ernest Deloche and Cesare Abramo Romagnoli (Romagnol)
Demonetized
31 December 1933
Issuing bank
Bank of France

Design

Obverse
Personification of France helmeted in a medallion on the left. Purple print.
Reverse
Boat. Dock worker unloading a bag on the right.
Obverse lettering
BANQUE DE FRANCE / CINQ / FRANCS / 5 | 5 / LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA / PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES / A PERPETUITE / CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC. / GEO. DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC.
Reverse lettering
5 / BANQUE DE FRANCE / CH. WALHAIN FEC. E DELOCHE SC.

Identification

Value
5 Francs
Dates recorded
1917-1933 (1905-1933)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 72

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P72
  • NumistaN# 206630

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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