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5 Francs, French West Africa, 1932

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 franc note, specimen
French West Africa, 1932
Obverse Image: Lion at left. Bowl, cloth, and drum at right.
Obverse Text: 116 / J 4907 / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / CINQ FRANCS / PAYABLES EN ESPECES, A VUE, AU PORTEUR / LE PRESIDENT / LE DIRECTEUR GAL / DAKAR / 1ER SEPTEMBRE 1932 / 5 / H. BELLERY DESFONTAINES DEL / ERNEST FLORIAN SC. / SPECIMEN
Reverse Image: Decorative border.
Reverse Text: [Arabic text] / H. BELLERY DESFONTAINES / SPECIMEN
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1932
Credit Line
US Department of the Treasury
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.2 cm x 15.9 cm x .01 cm; 3 7/32 in x 6 1/4 in x in
Object Name
note
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