Bust of a young woman in the center representing France. French flag in the background. In front, three men representing the Empire (Sudanese, Annamese, Arab). Plant patterns and colorful flowers.
Reverse description
Bust of a young woman in the center, identical to the front. Two maritime landscapes: the Basque coast on the left, the port of Rabat on the right. Plant motifs, fruits.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
African and Asian woman`s head in profile / French woman`s head
in profile
Obverse lettering
5000 BANQUE DE FRANCE 5000
CINQ MILLE
FRANCS
Reverse lettering
5000 BANQUE DE FRANCE 5000
L`ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT
DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT
CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE
BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE
CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES
BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES