République française
HELP: Military issue for French troops in the Suez Canal area.
The Suez Crisis (Suez War, Sinai War) is an international conflict that took place from October 1956 to March 1957, related to the determination of the status of the Suez Canal Administration. The situation escalated with the outbreak of hostilities by Great Britain, France and Israel against Egypt. The conflict ended without any territorial changes for the opposing parties. An important role in the end of the conflict was played by the USSR, the USA and the UN.
cat. # P
cat. # F
face value
year
Description/Notes
OBVERSE
REVERSE
Issue of 1956
P:M16
VF41
50 francs
ND(1956)
P:M16
VF41
50 francs
ND(1956)
SPECIMEN
P:M17
VF42
100 francs
ND(1956)
P:M17
VF42
100 francs
ND(1956)
SPECIMEN
P:M18
VF43
1,000 francs
ND(1956)
P:M18
VF43
1,000 francs
ND(1956)
SPECIMEN
Notes:
1. The 1947 Tresorerie Francais notes were used for the issue, with some of the text sealed, and the additional text "Forces Francaises en Mediterranee Orientale" introduced.
For the 1947 issue see - Tresorerie Francais, Tresor Publik Issues 1947-1960 (Occupation issues for Germany and Austria)