Banknote France 5 Francs Pasteur - 05-05-1966 - Serial A.9

This French banknote with a face value of five francs, dated May 5, 1966, belongs to the A.9 series. It measures 140 millimeters in length and 75 millimeters in height.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Louis Pasteur on the left side. On the right, a representation of the Pasteur Institute is visible. The background is adorned with plant motifs, including bunches of grapes. The inscriptions are written in Latin. It includes the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE" as well as the face value "CINQ FRANCS". The engraver of this part of the banknote is Gilbert Poilliot, and the drawing is the work of Pierrette Lambert.

On the back, there is another portrait of Louis Pasteur, this time positioned on the right. A statue of the shepherd Jupille is on the left. In the background, images of test tubes, a microscope, and other scientific instruments are depicted. The corners of the banknote are decorated with figures of rabbits, sheep, and roosters. The inscription presents an excerpt from Article 139 of the Penal Code, stipulating the criminal penalties incurred for counterfeiting or falsifying banknotes, as well as for their use or introduction into France. Henri Renaud is the engraver of this part, while Pierrette Lambert created the drawing.

The watermark on this banknote depicts Pasteur's head in profile.