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The French 5 Francs banknote, Victor Hugo type, was issued on February 4, 1960. It is a banknote issued by the Banque de France.
This banknote belongs to the V.35 series. It has a face value of 5 francs.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Victor Hugo, a 19th-century French writer and politician. The background is composed of ornamental motifs and scenes evoking the author's work. The dominant color is blue.
On the back, there is a representation of the Place des Vosges in Paris, where Victor Hugo lived for many years. Architectural elements and details of the square are highlighted. The dominant color is green.
The dimensions of the banknote are 140 mm x 75 mm. It is printed on a specific security paper, incorporating security features such as a watermark and security fibers.
This banknote has been withdrawn from circulation and is no longer legal tender in France since the introduction of the euro. It is now considered a collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
The 5 Francs Victor Hugo banknote is a testament to French monetary history and a tribute to one of the greatest writers in French literature.