5 NF on 500 Francs - Victor Hugo type 1953
Features
| Issuer |
France
 |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of France (Banque de France) |
| Period |
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
|
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1958-1959 (1954-1959) |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1968 |
| Number | N# 205385 |
| References | P# 137 Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). Claude Fayette, Jean-Marc Dessal; 2011. La Cote des Billets de la Banque de France et du Trésor (2012-2013). Numismatique & Change, Revigny-sur-Ornain, France. |
Obverse
Victor Hugo on the right. The Pantheon in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 BANQUE DE FRANCE 500
CONTRE-VALEUR DE
5
NOUVEAUX-FRANCS
CINQ CENTS FRANCS
Engraver: André Marliat
Designer: Clément Serveau
Reverse
Victor Hugo on the left. His apartment, place des Vosges, in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 BANQUE DE FRANCE 5
L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL
PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES
CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU
FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUES
AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE
CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES
BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES
Engraver: Robert Armanelli
Designer: Clément Serveau
Watermark
Head of VICTOR HUGO in front
© CGB
Comments
Two combinations of signatories:
a) Pol Gargam - Paul Favre-Gilly - Gaston Goüin d'Ambrières (30/10/58)
b) Pol Gargam - Raoul Tondu - Gaston Goüin d'Ambrières (12/02/59)
a) Pol Gargam - Paul Favre-Gilly - Gaston Goüin d'Ambrières (30/10/58)
b) Pol Gargam - Raoul Tondu - Gaston Goüin d'Ambrières (12/02/59)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1954) | (fr) F#52/00Ed1 - épreuve, date O.0-0-0000.O, alphabet O.0 n°00000 (sans filigrane, signatures de 1954) | 8% | |||||||||||||
| 1958-Oct-30 | 
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$ 82 | (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | 8% | |||||||||||
| ND (1959) | (fr) F#52/02Ed3 - épreuve, date O.00-0-0000.O, alphabet O.000 n°00000 (sans filigrane, signatures de 1959) | 3% | |||||||||||||
| 1959-Feb-12 |
|
$ 270 | $ 270 | $ 270 | $ 270 | $ 270 | (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | 73% | |||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 172 Lot 1313 
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24 Oct 2025 | 1958-Oct-30 – (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | XF |
USD 142.65
(EUR 123.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 187 Lot 1635
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21 Mar 2026 | 1958-Oct-30 – (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | VF |
USD 82.34
(EUR 71.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 178 Lot 2021
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13 Dec 2025 | 1958-Oct-30 – (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | VF |
USD 80.03
(EUR 69.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 167 Lot 1561
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19 Aug 2025 | 1958-Oct-30 – (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | VF | Unsold | |
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Katz Auction 93 Lot 1773
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24 Aug 2023 | 1958-Oct-30 – (fr) F#52/01, P#137a, alphabet 113-114 | VF |
USD 253.99
(EUR 219.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 149 Lot 5709
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8 Feb 2025 | 1959-Feb-12 – (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | UNC |
USD 16.24
(EUR 14.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 139 Lot 1688
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5 Oct 2024 | 1959-Feb-12 – (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | UNC |
USD 20.88
(EUR 18.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 130 Lot 1661
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24 Jun 2024 | 1959-Feb-12 – (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | AU |
USD 707.47
(EUR 610.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 91 Lot 422
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8 Aug 2023 | 1959-Feb-12 – (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | VF |
USD 192.52
(EUR 166.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 130 Lot 1660
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24 Jun 2024 | 1959-Feb-12 – (fr) F#52/02, P#137b, alphabet 115-122 | F |
USD 149.61
(EUR 129.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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