Vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 500 nouveaux francs (withdrawn 09.03.1970) Values

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Vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n 500 nouveaux francs (withdrawn 09.03.1970) Values

Details

Obverse: French text; vertical frieze of lighted candles; red curtain; balconies of a 17th century theater filled with spectators; dramatist and actor Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (Moli?re) wearing curly wig; candle chandelier; musicians playing string instruments inside orchestra pit; red curtain; vertical frieze of candles

Reverse: French text; frieze with musical instruments including horn and lyre; penal code; four actors on stage; Moli?re wearing curly wig; musicians in orchestra pit; theater audience; frieze with musical instruments including xylophone, bagpipe, and tambourine

Basic Information

GSID:

298712

Denomination:

500 nouveaux francs (withdrawn 09.03.1970)

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Vertical SPECIMEN perf; all-zero s/n

Physical Characteristics

Design Details

Note Color:

Multicolor

Note Dimension:

182 x 97 mm

Printer:

Printer (Banque de France)

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