20 francs 1997 — France ( Pick: 151 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from France, dated 1997, carries a denomination of 20 francs. It features a design with Claude Debussy positioned on the right side and is colored in purple and brown.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 151. Its denomination and year place it within a documented group of banknotes. The classification is based on the facts available, given the absence of specified series and period.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 151. Its denomination and year place it within a documented group of banknotes. The classification is based on the facts available, given the absence of specified series and period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and brown
- Pick catalog
- 151
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs banknote featuring Claude Debussy between 1980 and 1997. This series was introduced to honor the renowned French composer Claude Debussy (1862–1918).
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Debussy at the right, based on a painting by Marcel Baschet from 1884, with a sea scene in the background referencing his orchestral work "La Mer." The reverse features the same portrait against a backdrop depicting the set design for the fountain scene from his opera "Pelléas et Mélisande." The note measures 140 x 75 mm and was demonetized on February 17, 2012.
