Banknote (Military payment certificate), invasion money, D-Day
Reproduction of invasion banknotes including several denominations in French francs: 100 francs, 50 francs, 10 francs, 5 francs, and 2 francs.
The invasion currencies, created by the Allies for occupied areas, aimed to support the local economy and serve as payment for the troops. For the Normandy landing, 3 billion francs were sent to France.
Two series of Allied banknotes were issued:
- The supplemental series (1944) featuring the tricolor flag, in denominations from 2 to 1000 francs.
- The provisional series (1944), without the flag, in denominations of 50, 100, and 1000 francs, printed in the United States with the agreement of the French authorities.
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Published 04/06/2025 à 14:43 (Order date: 25/05/2025)Excellent, à recommander
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Reproduction of invasion banknotes including several denominations in French francs: 100 francs, 50 francs, 10 francs, 5 francs, and 2 francs.
The invasion currencies, created by the Allies for occupied areas, aimed to support the local economy and serve as payment for the troops. For the Normandy landing, 3 billion francs were sent to France.
Two series of Allied banknotes were issued:
- The supplemental series (1944) featuring the tricolor flag, in denominations from 2 to 1000 francs.
- The provisional series (1944), without the flag, in denominations of 50, 100, and 1000 francs, printed in the United States with the agreement of the French authorities.
