1000 Francs Chazal

€203,347.00
IssuerMadagascar
Year1926
TypeStandard banknote
Value1000 Francs (1000 MGG)
CurrencyMadagascar Franc (1925-1945)
Composition
Size220 × 132 mm
ShapeRectangular
PrinterBanque de France, France
No. printed
Designer(s)Charles Camille Chazal
Engraver(s)Pierre-Félix Wiesener
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#42
Obverse descriptionOn the left, allegory of Industry and Agriculture on the right standing on two bases in which are inscribed article 139 of the penal code, a bas-relief representing scene of the ancient life, joins the two bases. Safety fund consisting of a fruit bowl and two medallions representing Ceres and Mercury.
Reverse descriptionA central cartouche held by olive branches in which the face value is inscribed in red, framed by two statues. Two oval cartridges on either side of the note receiving the watermarks. Two dragons support everything.
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Protection description
Obverse letteringBanque de Madagascar mille francs CAM. CHAZAL INV. ET DEL. F. WIESENER SCLUP.
Reverse lettering1000
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Catalog ID8006341280
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