Personification of France in the center by a young woman with the laurel head, in profile, holding an olive branch and a winged statuette of victory. Crown made of olive leaves symbolizing Peace. Wheat ears, oak and olive leaves.
Reverse description
Personification of France in the center by a young woman with the laurel head, in profile, holding an olive branch and a winged statuette of victory. Wheat ears, oak and olive leaves. Winged helmet at the top.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Female head from the front
Obverse lettering
5000 | BANQUE DE FRANCE | 5000
CINQ
MILLE
FRANCS
Reverse lettering
5000 | 5000
BANQUE
DE
FRANCE
BDF
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
