200 francs 1996 — France ( Pick: 159 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 200 francs issued in France in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 159, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features Gustave Eiffel depicted at the right. The banknote displays a red and dark maroon print on a predominantly red and multicolour underprint, with a black serial number.
The dimensions of the note are 143 x 80 mm. The State Bank issued 2-chervontsa notes in denominations tied to 7.74234 grams of pure gold.
The front side design features Gustave Eiffel depicted at the right. The banknote displays a red and dark maroon print on a predominantly red and multicolour underprint, with a black serial number.
The dimensions of the note are 143 x 80 mm. The State Bank issued 2-chervontsa notes in denominations tied to 7.74234 grams of pure gold.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1996
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and dark maroon print on predominantly red and multicolour underprint; serial number black
- Dimensions
- 143 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 159
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 200-franc banknote featuring Gustave Eiffel in 1996. This series was introduced on October 29, 1996, replacing the previous 200-franc note depicting Montesquieu.
The front of the note displays Gustave Eiffel on the right, with an observatory at the upper left center and an Eiffel Tower truss at the center. The back features a view through the base of the Eiffel Tower across the exhibition grounds. The note measures 143 x 80 mm and has a watermark of Gustave Eiffel.
