France Bank Notes

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France

Third Republic-WWII (1870-1945)

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10 Francs, 1927

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50 Francs, 1941

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100 Francs, 1941

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500 Francs, 1941

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France, the largest nation in Western Europe, abolished monarchy and formed the First Republic 1793-99. Ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte 1799-1814. Restored monarchy 1815-48. Formed the Second Republic 1848-70. Formed the Third Republic 1870-1940. Occupied by Germany 1940-45. Formed the Fourth Republic 1945-58. The current Fifth Republic was formed in 1958. For a more detailed country profile, see CIA World Factbook on France.

Beginning on January 1, 2002 Euro becomes the official currency for France.

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