5 Francs, French West Africa, 1953
5 Francs, French West Africa, 1953
- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 5 franc note
- French West Africa, 1953
- Obverse Image: Two women.
- Obverse Text: 5 / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / 92860 / 21-11-1953 / Q.181 / CINQ FRANCS / LE PRESIDENT, / LE DIRECTEUR GAL, / SEB. LAURENT FEC. / HOURRIEZ SC.
- Reverse Image: Men on boats.
- Reverse Text: 5 FRS / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISEES PAR LA LOI / SEB. LAURENT FEC. / A. CHAPON SC.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- note
- date made
- 1953
- place used
- French West Africa
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6.2 cm x 11.4 cm x.01 cm; 2 7/16 in x 4 1/2 in x in
- ID Number
- NU.NU86570
- catalog number
- NU86570
- accession number
- 257950
- serial number
- 92860
- Credit Line
- Stack's
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- West African Currency
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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