Catalog
| Issuer | Madagascar |
|---|---|
| Year | 1950-1955 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5000 Francs |
| Currency | CFA franc (1945-1963) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 170 × 110 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Banque de France, France |
| Designer(s) | Clément Serveau |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: André Marliat, Pierre Munier Reverse: Paul Baudier |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | P#49 |
| Obverse description | On the left, portrait of French General Joseph Gallieni. On the right, Malagasy child with canerow braids hairstyle. On the centre, peasant womens in a rice plantation. Geometrical frame |
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| Obverse lettering | 5000 BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR ET DES COMORES 5000 CINQ MILLE FRANCS C. SERVEAU FEC. MUNIER - MARLIAT SC. |
| Reverse description | On the right, mother and little baby on her back. Village huts and palm trees in the background. Geometrical frame |
| Reverse lettering | 5000 BANQUE DE MADAGASCAR ET DES COMORES C. SERVEAU FEC. BAUDIER SC. |
| Signature(s) | |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Two heads in profile. |
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| Numisquare ID | 5124733650 |
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