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5000 Francs, Tunisia, 1949–1955 (Pick 27)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1949-1955

Issuing entity

Tunisia

This 5000 Francs note was issued in Tunisia, with dates recorded from 1949–1955. It belongs to the Franc (1891-1957) currency system. It measures 207 × 105 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 27.

Its lettering reads “Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie / Cinq Mille Francs / W. FEL FEC. A. MARLIAT SC.”. Reverse: Arch of Triumph This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Arche de Triomphe. Its lettering reads “W. FEL FEC. BROUTIN SC”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to William Fel. Engraving is credited to André Marliat, Joseph Broutin. Demonetized: Yes.

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
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Size
207 × 105 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Banque de France, Paris, France
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Designer
William Fel
Engraver
André Marliat, Joseph Broutin
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Reverse
Arch of Triumph This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Arche de Triomphe
Obverse lettering
Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie / Cinq Mille Francs / W. FEL FEC. A. MARLIAT SC.
Reverse lettering
W. FEL FEC. BROUTIN SC

Identification

Value
5000 Francs
Dates recorded
1949-1955
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 27

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)P27
  • NumistaN# 243080

Research required

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