Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 5 francs (withdrawn 06.06.1971) Values

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Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 5 francs (withdrawn 06.06.1971) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; border of grapes and leaves; bare trees; scientist Louis Pasteur wearing suit and bow tie; Pasteur Institute buildings and garden in Paris

Reverse: French text; frieze with three sheep and three Gallic rooster (Vigilance)s at top and with two rabbits at bottom; stylized gems; shepherd Jean-Baptiste Jupille bitten by dog; penal code; microscope and scientific glassware used by Pasteur; Louis Pasteur wearing suit and bow tie; stylized gems

Basic Information

GSID:

298717

Denomination:

5 francs (withdrawn 06.06.1971)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal black SPÉCIMEN ovpt front/back; vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n

Design Details

Note Color:

Multicolor

Note Dimension:

140 x 75 mm

Printer:

Printer (Banque de France)

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