overall: 8.8 cm x 15.5 cm x .01 cm; 3 15/32 in x 6 3/32 in x in
Object Name:
note
Place used:
French West Africa
Date made:
1942
Description:
After Germany occupied France during the Second World War, the new Vichy government issued banknotes for their colonies in French West Africa. Colonial currencies made it easier for the French to trade, collect taxes, and demonstrate their political authority in the region.
One (1) 1,000 franc note, specimen
French West Africa, 1942
Obverse Image: Train and cargo ship.
Obverse Text: 1000 / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / MILLE FRANCS / 0000000 / LE SECRETAIRE GENERAL / LE CONTROLEUR GENERAL / A.1 / 000 / 14-12-42 / L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY / SPECIMEN
Reverse Image: Monogram of Bank within wreath.
Reverse Text: 1000 / BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE / BAO / AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY / SPECIMEN
