200 francs 1987 — France ( Pick: 155 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 200 francs issued in France in 1987. It is cataloged under Pick number 155.
The front side design features Montesquieu depicted at the right. The banknote is printed on cotton-based paper and contains security threads. Its predominant colors are blue and green, accompanied by multicolored accents. The dimensions are 160 x 80 mm.
This note is signed by Michel Sapin, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Jean-Claude Trichet, Governor of the Bank of France. The Banque de France served as the printing office for this banknote.
The front side design features Montesquieu depicted at the right. The banknote is printed on cotton-based paper and contains security threads. Its predominant colors are blue and green, accompanied by multicolored accents. The dimensions are 160 x 80 mm.
This note is signed by Michel Sapin, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Jean-Claude Trichet, Governor of the Bank of France. The Banque de France served as the printing office for this banknote.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michel Sapin (Minister of Economy and Finance), Jean-Claude Trichet (Governor of the Bank of France)
- Date of issue
- 1987
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Cotton-based paper with security threads
- Colour
- Predominantly blue and green with multicolored accents
- Dimensions
- 160 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 155
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 200 francs "Montesquieu" banknote series from 1981 to 1994. This series was introduced on July 7, 1982, to replace the previous 200 francs note featuring Victor Hugo. The note was demonetized on April 1, 1998.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Charles de Montesquieu on the right and a figure with a staff on the left. The reverse side depicts Montesquieu and the Château de la Brède, his birthplace. The note measures 172 x 92 mm and is predominantly blue-green with yellow and multicolored accents. The watermark features Charles de Montesquieu.
