5000 Francs

Issuer Madagascar
Year 1942
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 5000 Francs (5000 MGG)
Currency Madagascar Franc (1925-1945)
Composition Paper
Size 200 × 100 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Paul-Léon Bléger
Engraver(s) Urbain Forec
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#44
Obverse description Stylized Zebu in the center, a second one on the right. Various geometric shapes inspired by alohala, decorate the vignette.
Obverse lettering Banque de Madagascar 5000 cinq mille francs
Reverse description In the center, a woman holding a basket of fruit, on the left, a team of zebus at rest, baobabs and a village on a hill. On the right, men loading a pirogue, a boat and a ravinala in the background.
Reverse lettering Banque de Madagascar P. Bleger
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Numisquare ID 7511556380
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