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5 Francs
| Issuer | Banque de la Réunion |
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| Year | 1874 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The obverse is arranged within an oval guilloche border, with large numeral '5' corner pieces at each angle. The central field carries the bank title 'BANQUE DE LA RÉUNION' in bold letterpress above the denomination legend 'CINQ FRANCS', with the payment clause 'IL SERA PAYÉ EN ESPÈCES, À VUE, AU PORTEUR' in smaller text between them. Allegorical female vignettes appear at left and right within the oval frame, flanking the central inscriptions, while handwritten manuscript signatures of the bank's directors appear across the lower centre, accompanied by serial number and series letter in manuscript. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is dominated by a large central oval guilloche composed of intricate lathe-work scrollwork, with a facing female portrait bust set at centre within a circular medallion. Large numeral '5' counter devices occupy each corner of the note, rendered in fine engine-turned lines. A cartouche at the lower centre contains a multi-line inscription relating to the bank's organic legislation, framed by foliate and acanthus ornamental borders. The imprint line at the bottom references the engraver and date of issue. |
| Reverse lettering | LÉGISLATION ORGANIQUE ET STATUTAIRE DE LA BANQUE |
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