Banknote France 5 NF Victor Hugo - 05-07-1962 - Series Y.93

This French banknote, with a face value of 5 francs, was issued in 1962. It belongs to the series identified by the code "Y.93".

On the front of the note, you can see a portrait of Victor Hugo positioned on the right. In the background of this portrait, a representation of the Pantheon is visible. The Pantheon is a Parisian monument initially designed as a church, but which has been transformed into a place of tribute to the great figures of French history.

The back of the note also features a portrait of Victor Hugo, this time located on the left. The background of this image depicts Victor Hugo's apartment, located on Place des Vosges in Paris. The Place des Vosges is one of the oldest squares in Paris and is renowned for its uniform architecture and well-maintained gardens.

The dimensions of this banknote are 140 millimeters in length and 75 millimeters in width.

The watermark integrated into the paper of the banknote represents a head of Victor Hugo, facing forward. The watermark is a security element integrated into the paper during its manufacture, visible by transparency and difficult to reproduce, intended to prevent counterfeiting.