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banknote

human history
  • Other Name

    France 50 Francs (descriptive name)

  • Description

    France 50 Francs; Banque de France; serial number "168613665". Part of a collection of banknotes, mainly WW2 period, from New Zealand, Australia, and various war zones including Asia and Europe. Donated to 21 Battalion Association for display in the clubrooms by Terry McMullen.

  • Accession Number
    2019.62.525
  • Accession Date
    19 Sep 2019
  • Department

    History

    Social History

    War History

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Images and documents

Images

  • banknote, 2019.62.525, Photographed 07 Feb 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • banknote, 2019.62.525, Photographed 07 Feb 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • banknote, 2019.62.525, Photographed 04 Feb 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2019.62.525
    Gift of 21st Battalion Association
  • Collection
    21 Battalion Association
  • Date
    24 Apr 1941
  • Associated Person

     Terry McMullen

  • Period

    World War 2/Wars

  • Signature/marks

    BANQUE DE FRANCE / 168613665 / CINQUANZE FRANCS / LE CAISSIER GENERAL [signature] / LE SECRETAIRE GENERAL [signature] / C.24-4-1941.C. / A CEUrs Vaillans / RiEns impossible / M.68 / 13665 (printed)

    L'ART. 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT / DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT / CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE / BANQUES AUTORISEES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE / CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES / BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES (printed)

    "168613665" (serial number)

  • Media

    paper (fiber product)

  • Measurement Reading

    89mm

    144mm

  • Classification

    banknote

    money, paper

    currency

  • Last Update
    11 Sep 2023
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