50 francs 1949 — France ( Pick: 127b )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 francs issued in France in 1949. It is cataloged under Pick number 127b, which identifies it within the issue. This banknote features a color scheme of red, blue, and multicolor, and its dimensions are 120 x 78 mm. The note is signed by Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam and was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
Within the issue, this banknote is categorized by its Pick number and recorded characteristics. The production amount for this note is approximately 60,000,000, indicating its circulation volume.
The note is made of paper. The total number of 50-franc notes produced reflects the economic conditions in France following World War II, particularly related to the demand for currency during the period.
Within the issue, this banknote is categorized by its Pick number and recorded characteristics. The production amount for this note is approximately 60,000,000, indicating its circulation volume.
The note is made of paper. The total number of 50-franc notes produced reflects the economic conditions in France following World War II, particularly related to the demand for currency during the period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam
- Date of issue
- March 20, 1947 to March 2, 1950
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red, blue and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 120 x 78 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 60,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 127b
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 50 francs note in the year 1949. This series was introduced to feature notable figures and motifs significant to French culture and history. The note was part of a broader effort to modernize the appearance of currency in post-war France.
The front side design of this banknote features the portrait of the astronomer Urbain Le Verrier, complemented by astronomical instruments. On the back side, there is an image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, depicted with marine creatures. This 50 francs note, identified as Pick 127b, was printed in Paris and had a production run of approximately 60,000,000 units, bearing the signatures of Pierre Rousseau and Pol Gargam.
