Allegories of Labor and Science on the left sitting on an antique bas relief depicting Science, the Arts, Industry, Agriculture and Commerce. Angel on the right holding a large badge `Wisdom and Strength`. Agricultural tools. Frame made of fruits and vegetables. Cherubs with ribbons on the right and on the left.
Reverse description
Allegories symbolizing Research, Work, Science and Fortune. In the background, barges on the Seine and Paris (the City). Frame made of fruits and vegetables. Cherubs with ribbons on the right and on the left.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Female head in profile repeated twice
Obverse lettering
BANQVE DE FRANCE
CINQ MILLE FRANCS
L`ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX
FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE
BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI.
FRANÇOIS - FLAMENG DEL JULES - ROBERT SC.
Reverse lettering
BANQVE DE FRANCE
5000 | 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.