Luxembourg currency note, 5 francs, issued during the war
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 2.875 inches (7.303 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm)
Archival History
The paper money was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2009 by Diana Nikkels, the granddaughter of Abigael de Vries and the daughter of Ingeborg de Vries Nikkels.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Diana Nikkels
Scope and Content
5 franc bank note in use in 1944 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Rectangular offwhite paper currency. Face has a graphic design in green ink with a geometric border and a medallion in each corner; within each medallion is the numeric denomination, 5. In the center is an oval portrait of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Flanking the portrait are 2 medallions with the numeric denomination. There is a horizontal band across the bottom with LUXEMBOURG, in a banner, repeated over the band. A seal of the Grand-Duche de Luxembourg is located in the left side of this band. The serial number is in red ink in the upper right and left quadrants. The back has a graphic design in red ink with a geometric border with a medallion in each corner; within each medallion is the numeric denomination. The coat of arms of Luxembourg is in the center, flanked by medallions with the numeric denomination. There is text on the top and bottom of the note. There is text in Luxembourgish, French, and English overall.
Subjects
- Luxembourg--Economic conditions.
- Paper money--Luxembourg--History.
Genre
- Object
- Exchange Media