Banknote France 5 Francs Pasteur - 05-05-1967 - Serial D.60

The 5 Francs Pasteur banknote, dated May 5, 1967, is a Product Type: Banknote issued by the Banque de France. It belongs to the D.60 Series and has a nominal value of 5 francs.

This banknote measures 140 mm in length and 75 mm in width.

On the obverse, there is a bust of Louis Pasteur positioned on the left. The Pasteur Institute is depicted on the right. Plant motifs, including bunches of grapes, complete the composition. The inscriptions are in Latin, with the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE" and the value "CINQ FRANCS". Gilbert Poilliot is credited as the engraver, while Pierrette Lambert is the designer.

The reverse of the banknote also features a bust of Louis Pasteur, this time placed on the right. A statue of the shepherd Jupille is depicted on the left. The background illustrates test tubes, a microscope, and various scientific instruments. Rabbits, sheep, and roosters are arranged in the corners. The inscriptions are also in Latin and include the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE". A law text, Article 139 of the Penal Code, is reproduced in full, recalling the penal sanctions incurred in the event of counterfeiting or falsification of banknotes. Henri Renaud is identified as the engraver of the reverse, and Pierrette Lambert as the designer.

The watermark reveals a profile head of Pasteur.