Banknote France 5 Francs Pasteur - 05-05-1967 - Serial P.54

The 5 Francs Pasteur banknote, dated May 5, 1967, and referenced under series P.54, is a banknote issued by the Banque de France. Its dimensions are 140 mm in length and 75 mm in width.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Louis Pasteur on the left. On the right, a representation of the Pasteur Institute is visible. Plant motifs, including bunches of grapes, also adorn this side. The inscriptions include the face value "5" as well as the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE" and "CINQ FRANCS". The engraver of this part of the banknote is Gilbert Poilliot, and the drawing is the work of Pierrette Lambert.

The back of the banknote features another portrait of Louis Pasteur, this time on the right. On the left, there is a statue of the shepherd Jupille. The background is composed of test tubes, a microscope and various scientific instruments. Representations of rabbits, sheep and roosters are present in the corners. The inscriptions again include the face value "5" and the mention "BANQUE DE FRANCE". A legal text is also present: "L'ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DE LA RECLUSION CRIMINELLE A PERPETUITE CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUE AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES. CEUX QUI LES AURONT INTRODUITS EN FRANCE SERONT PUNIS DE LA MÊME PEINE." Henri Renaud is the engraver of the back, and Pierrette Lambert is also the designer.

The watermark of the banknote represents the head of Louis Pasteur in profile.