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This banknote from Martinique is a 5 franc denomination, issued in 1942. It belongs to the Q.59 series.
On the obverse, the banknote features a black design on a matte red background. There is an allegorical female figure positioned on the left. The inscriptions, written in Latin, include the name of the issuing institution, "BANQUE DE LA MARTINIQUE", as well as the face value, "CINQ FRANCS". The mention "E. A WRIGHT BANK NOTE CO., PHILA." indicates the printer.
The reverse of the banknote presents a blue motif. A portrait of a woman is centered. The inscriptions are also in Latin, with the repetition of the face value "5" and the name of the bank "BANQUE DE LA MARTINIQUE". The printer, "E. A WRIGHT BANK NOTE CO., PHILA.", is mentioned again.
This banknote was printed by E. A. Wright Bank Note Company, a company based in Philadelphia, USA, which was active from 1872 to 1964. The signatures on the banknote are those of Garcin and Rosemain.
The dimensions of the banknote are 133 mm in length and 75 mm in width.