25 Francs, French West Africa, 1942

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Description:

After Germany occupied France during the Second World War, the new Vichy government issued banknotes for their colonies in French West Africa. Colonial currencies made it easier for the French to trade, collect taxes, and demonstrate their political authority in the region.

One (1) 25 franc note

French West Africa, 1942

Obverse Image: Portrait of a young woman.

Obverse Text: L / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / 25 / VINGT . CINQ FRANCS / 0450609 / 25 / LE SECRETAIRE GENERAL / LE CONTROLEUR GENERAL / L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR / E.A. WRIGHT BANK NOTE CO. PHILA.

Reverse Image: Palm trees with an airplane in the background.

Reverse Text: BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / VINGT . CINQ FRANCS / 14 DECEMBRE 1942 / 25 / E.A. WRIGHT BANK NOTE CO. PHILA.

Date Made: 1942

Location: Currently not on view

Place Used: French West Africa

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, West African Currency

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Credit Line: Collected by Richard Doty

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2016.0226.33Catalog Number: 2016.0226.33Accession Number: 2016.0226Serial Number: 0450609

Object Name: note

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7.1 cm x 12 cm x .01 cm; 2 25/32 in x 4 23/32 in x in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-d2f3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1822865

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