20 francs 1993 — France ( Pick: 151 )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in France in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 151. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this catalog entry.
The front side design features Claude Debussy at the right. The note is predominantly blue and green, with accents of red and purple. It is printed on cotton-based paper that includes an embedded security thread.
This banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and is signed by Bruneel, Bonnardin, and Charriau. The printing office for this note was the Banque de France.
The front side design features Claude Debussy at the right. The note is predominantly blue and green, with accents of red and purple. It is printed on cotton-based paper that includes an embedded security thread.
This banknote measures 140 x 75 mm and is signed by Bruneel, Bonnardin, and Charriau. The printing office for this note was the Banque de France.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Bruneel, Bonnardin, Charriau
- Date of issue
- 1993
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton-based paper with embedded security thread
- Colour
- Predominantly blue and green with accents of red and purple
- Dimensions
- 140 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 151
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 20 francs banknote featuring composer Claude Debussy in 1980, with this specific note dated 1993. This series was introduced to honor Debussy's contributions to music, with the first notes released on October 6, 1981.
The front of the note displays Claude Debussy on the right, with a sea scene in the background, referencing his orchestral work "La Mer." The reverse features Debussy on the left, accompanied by a lake scene. This banknote was demonetized on February 17, 2012.
