1955 Bank of France 1000 Francs Note - 2-6-1955 Date - 1955 Banque de France One Thousand Francs Note - P#134a

This listing is for the photographed 1955 Bank of France 1000 Francs Banknote. Issued on June 2nd, 1955 (2-6-1955). The design of this note is the same as the later revaluated issue of the Nouveau Franc. Obverse of note displays a portrait of Cardinal Richelieu on the right end and the Palais Royal across the bottom center. Reverse shows an inverted version of the same portrait of Cardinal Richelieu on the left end with the town gate of Richelieu displayed in the background. Choice Very Fine (VF+) grade/condition, minor folds and pinholes due to circulation, as pictured. Great addition to any collection! P#134a (Pick Number 134a).

In January of 1960 the French government began the process of revaluing their currency, the Franc system, in response to rampant inflation that had affected the country for years. This revaluation established a new system for the franc currency, creating the Nouveaux Franc (NF) which was equal to 100 old francs (1 NF = 100 F). Banknotes using the New Franc began issuance in 1958, these new banknotes featured the name "Nouveaux Francs (NF)" to identify their different value from the old franc notes until the old francs ceased circulation in 1963. After 1963 New Franc notes began to be printed and circulated as "Franc" notes as the country began to restabilize their economy. These Nouveaux Franc notes provide an interesting look into the history of the French economy and their practices, making for a great addition to any collection! 

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1955 Bank of France 1000 Francs Note - 2-6-1955 Date - 1955 Banque de France One Thousand Francs Note - P#134a