France 1940 500 francs - The peace - 17-10-1940 - Serial L.1033 VF+

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This French banknote has a face value of 500 francs. It was issued on October 17, 1940. This banknote belongs to series L.1033.

The front of the banknote features a draped allegorical bust of Peace, holding an olive branch. The iconography includes oak and olive leaves, ears of wheat, and flowers. It features the inscription "500 | BANQUE DE FRANCE | 500" as well as the words "CINQ CENTS FRANCS". The writing used is Latin. The engraver of this banknote is Georges Hourriez, while the designer is Sébastien Laurent.

The back of the banknote depicts agriculture, represented by the busts of a young woman and a young man located on the right, the latter carrying a tool on his shoulder. These characters are the painter's children. The vegetal decorum is composed of oak and olive leaves, ears of wheat, and flowers.

The dimensions of the banknote are 195 mm in length and 115 mm in width. Its weight is one gram.

 

 

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