20 francs 1987 — France ( Pick: 151 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1987. It is cataloged under Pick number 151, which identifies it within this issue.
On the front side, the design features Claude Debussy at the right. This note is printed on cotton paper and has dimensions of 150 x 80 mm. It is signed by Michel Sapin and Jean-Claude Trichet.
The color scheme of the banknote includes shades of brown and purple. The printing office responsible for its production is the Banque de France.
On the front side, the design features Claude Debussy at the right. This note is printed on cotton paper and has dimensions of 150 x 80 mm. It is signed by Michel Sapin and Jean-Claude Trichet.
The color scheme of the banknote includes shades of brown and purple. The printing office responsible for its production is the Banque de France.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michel Sapin, Jean-Claude Trichet
- Date of issue
- 1987
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Brown and purple
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- 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 on October 6, 1981, as part of a broader effort to honor prominent French cultural figures on the nation's currency.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of composer Claude Debussy on the right, with a sea scene in the background inspired by his orchestral work "La Mer." The back features another portrait of Debussy, accompanied by a scene from his opera "Pelléas et Mélisande." The note measures 140 x 75 mm and includes a watermark of Debussy's portrait for security.
