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Disparuean franc
Five franc bill
Five franc bill
ISO 4217 Code DPF
User Disparu
Subunit
1/100

Centime
Symbol
Centime
₣ or Fr.
¢
Plural
Centime
Disparuean francs
Centimes
Coins 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 1₣, 2₣
Banknotes 5₣, 10₣, 20₣, 50₣, 100₣
Issuer National Bank of Disparu
National Mint of Disparu

The Disparuean franc (sign: ₣, Fr.; ISO code: DPF) is the currency of Disparu. Its official abbreviation is '₣'; however, 'Fr.' is more commonly seen throughout the nation, and the former is usually only seen in official documents and broadcasts. Both symbols are placed after the amount.

The National Bank has a monopoly in issuing banknotes, while the National Mint produces coins. Despite this, monetary policy is controlled by the National Bank (and, by proxy, the Ministry of Finances); therefore, the National Bank actually has the power to control the National Mint's production of coins.

Legal tender

Banknotes issued by the National Bank (or coins issued by the National Mint) are legal tender in Disparu. However, commercial transactions may legally be settled in any manner agreed by the parties involved.

Retailers in Disparu may refuse bank notes without breaking the law. According to legal guidelines, the method of payment has to be mutually agreed upon by the parties involved with the transactions. For example, stores may refuse $100 bank notes if they feel that would put them at risk of being counterfeit victims. In the case that no mutually acceptable form of payment can be found for the tender, the parties involved may seek legal advice.

Banknotes

The National Bank issues bank notes in denominations of 5₣, 10₣, 20₣, 50₣, and 100₣. All banknotes have basic security features, and higher denominations tend to have more complex security features in place. This makes forging higher-valued francs almost impossible. Banknotes are also color coded, and differ in size.

All banknotes have a unique identification number (and an accompanying QR code), the coat of arms of Disparu, and a window showing a watermark related to the artwork within the note. Furthermore, bringing a banknote in front of a light source will reveal an image of the flag of Quebec. All banknotes also have braille numbers on the bottom-left corner (when viewed properly from the obverse) in order to assist the blind, and also acts as a security feature.

Current series

The current series introduced the franc, thus decommissioning the old Disparuean dollar. The Disparuean franc's banknotes is notably different from the Disparuean dollar's since the former has bills of various sizes, are designed to be held vertically, and feature people notable in Québécois history, whereas the latter had bills of the same size, were designed to be held horizontally, and mostly featured people solely from the Disparu Committee (the latest version of the $200 bill, however, features Lynneth Sarkara, a non-Committee member). The design of the Disparuean franc is largely approved by the populace due to its more complex, more pleasant design and the decision to make them feature historical figures rather than Committee members.

Obverse Reverse Value Colour Measurements Window Description (Obverse) Description (Reverse)
5-Quebec-Francs 5-Quebec-Francs-(Back) 5₣ Blue 126x74mm Compass rose Jacques Cartier, the first European to explore Quebec. A map of Cartier's second voyage, and his flagship, the Grande Hermine.
10-Quebec-Francs 10-Quebec-Francs-(Back) 10₣ Red 136x74mm The Don de Dieu Samuel de Chaplain, the founder of Québec City. The skyline of Québec City, and city maps from various time periods.
20-Quebec-Francs 20-Quebec-Francs-(Back) 20₣ Green 146x74mm Fleur-de-lis in a shield Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, the commander of Quebec forces during the French and Indian War. Montcalm at Carillon and the Plains of Abraham, along with Quebec's motto, Je me souviens ("I remember"), and the date of Montcalm's defeat.
50-Quebec-Francs 50-Quebec-Francs-(Back) 50₣ Purple 156x74mm Quebec Liberal Party logo Jean Lesage, former Premier of Quebec and instigator of the First Quiet Revolution. Façade of the Parliament Buildings at Québec City, Place d'Armes in Montréal, and "Il faut que ça change" (Things must change), a slogan used during the First Quiet Revolution.
100-Quebec-Francs 100-Quebec-Francs-(Back) 100₣ Gold 166x74mm Snowy Owl René Lévesque, former Premier of Quebec and first Québécois politician since Canadian Confederation to negotiate sovereignty for Quebec. Jean-Lesage generating station, the skyline of Montréal, an ortographic map of Quebec, and "Maîtres chez nous" (Masters of our own house), a slogan used during the First Quiet Revolution.


Darach series

The first series, the Darach series, named after the first monarch of Disparu, was used from 10 March 2009 to 14 August 2009. They were banknotes of the Disparuean dollar, the currency of Disparu used before the Second Quiet Revolution. Notes from these series are no longer in circulation and are no longer considered as valid tender. Their rarity has resulted in their collection by private collectors.

The portraits chosen for the banknotes were extremely controversial, as those chosen were all Disparu Committee members, rather than historical figures (who are traditionally found on banknotes). Many commentators feared that the choice showed the committee's corruption.

The Darach series had five banknotes; $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.

Image Value Main Colour Description
5DisparueanDollars $5 Blue From the top, counter-clockwise, Cynthia Celeste, Lance Pikachurin and Erika Gardenia, the founders of Disparu's first three political parties. A blurred, Pokémonized version of the Disparu Committee's seal and a white globe representing Disparu's multicultural heritage can be found in the background.
10DisparueanDollar $10 Green Queen Caitlin Darach, the first Monarch of Disparu, with Château Eterna, the Monarch's official residence, and the outline of the Crown in the background.
20DisparueanDollar $20 Violet Platina Berlitz, mayor of Férin, with the Férin skyline and former coat of arms in the background.
50DisparueanDollars $50 Red From the top, clockwise; Rowan Atkin (Executive Triumvir), Spencer Fowl (Legislative Triumvir) and Jack Chiron (Judicial Triumvir), the first Royal Triumvirate of Disparu. The seal of the Triumvirate is in the background, along with the façade of the National Arts Centre in Jubilife.
100DisparueanDollars $100 Bronze Caitlin Darach, with the Coat of Arms of Disparu.

Pikachurin series

The Pikachurin series, named after the second and final monarch, Lance Pikachurin. Like the Darach series, this series' banknotes were also Disparuean dollars. It was brought into circulation on 14 August 2009, when Pikachurin became the reigning monarch. It remained legal tender until the Second Quiet Revolution. It is currently being phased out; individuals who surrender banknotes from the Pikachurin series will be able to redeem the same amount in francs.

The Pikachurin series introduced the $200 bill/ The obverse initially had Spencer Fowl, the first Legislaive Triumvir, a now-defunct position. His portrait was eventually replaced with Lynneth Sarkara, the first chairman of Saboria, considered to be the first independent Quebec state.

Obverse Reverse Value Main Colour Description (Obverse) Description (Reverse)
5DisparueanDollars 2 5DisparueanDollars 2r $5 Blue Lance Pikachurin, the second and current Monarch of Disparu. Château Eterna, the Monarch's official residence.
10DisparueanDollars 2 10DisparueanDollars 2r $10 Green Caitlin Darach, the first Monarch of Disparu, and chairwoman of the Disparu Committee. New Parliament Building in Jubilife, home of the Senate, Commons and Executive Council Chambers. The flags of Disparu (left) and Jubilife (right) can be seen on the top-right corner.
20DisparueanDollars 2 20DisparueanDollars 2r $20 Purple Platina Berlitz, first and current mayor of Férin. Férin's skyline seen from the harbour at night.
50DisparueanDollars 2 50DisparueanDollars 2r $50 Red Rowan Atkin, the first Executive Triumvir and the current Chancellor. Disparueans playing hockey, Disparu's official winter sport, along with an excerpt from The Hockey Sweater, in English and French.
100DisparueanDollars 2 100DisparueanDollars 2r $100 Gold Cynthia Celeste, the second Chancellor of Disparu. The statue of Lady Justice in front of the Old Parliament in Eterna, with an excerpt from Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in English and French.
200DisparueanDollars 2 200DisparueanDollars 2r $200 Silver Lynneth Sarkara, leader of the Saborian Revolution, founder of Saboria and communist Canada. A globe symbol, with a semi-transparent image of the Commons Hemicycle in the New Parliament Building, along with the first verse of Disparu's previous national and royal anthem, Le Festin, in English and French.
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