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France - 2, 5 francs 1944 - World war 2 - Allied Military Currency
France – 2, 5 francs 1944 – World war 2 – Allied Military Currency
This bank note was made in the United States during the Second World War to replace those made under the German occupation.
2 Francs:
Obverse :Value "2" at the 4 corners of the ticket. "1944 SERIES" top left below "2" and bottom right above "2"
Lettering:
2 | 2
ÉMIS EN
FRANCE
DEUX
2
FRANCS
2 | 2
Translation:
ISSUED IN FRANCE
SERIES OF 1944
TWO FRANCS
Reverse: French flag in central square.
Lettering:
LIBERTE
EGALITE
FRATERNITE
5 Francs:
Obverse: Green with black border. Torch at left and right in green underprint.
Lettering:
5 | 5
ÉMIS EN
FRANCE
CINQ
5
FRANCS
5 | 5
Reverse: Tricolor in blue, white and red
French flag
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ
ÉGALITÉ
FRATERNITÉ