200 francs 1986 — France ( Pick: 155 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 200 francs issued in France in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 155, which identifies it within the issue. The note's design features Montesquieu depicted on the right side.
The banknote measures 92 x 172 mm and is printed on paper. The predominant colors are blue-green, yellow, and multicolor. It is signed by P. A. Strohl, J. J. Tronche, and B. Dentaud, with the printing office being the Banque de France.
Very few of these notes were produced, contributing to their scarcity. The 200 francs note was issued during a time when France emphasized historical figures in its banknote designs.
The banknote measures 92 x 172 mm and is printed on paper. The predominant colors are blue-green, yellow, and multicolor. It is signed by P. A. Strohl, J. J. Tronche, and B. Dentaud, with the printing office being the Banque de France.
Very few of these notes were produced, contributing to their scarcity. The 200 francs note was issued during a time when France emphasized historical figures in its banknote designs.
Specifications
- Signed by
- P. A. Strohl, J. J. Tronche and B. Dentaud
- Date of issue
- 1986
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-green, yellow and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 92 x 172 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 155
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 200 francs banknote featuring Montesquieu between 1981 and 1992. This series was introduced on July 7, 1982, and remained in circulation until its withdrawal on October 29, 1996.
The obverse of the banknote displays a portrait of Charles de Montesquieu on the right. The reverse features an image of Montesquieu at left and the Château de La Brède, his birthplace. The note measures 172 x 92 mm and was demonetized on March 31, 1998.
