50 francs 1965 — France ( Pick: 148 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 francs issued in France in 1965. It is cataloged under Pick number 148 and features multicolour printing. The note measures 150 x 80 mm and is printed on cotton paper with security threads.
The front side design includes a depiction of Jean Racine on the left. This banknote is signed by Michel Debré and Pierre Lemoine, and it was produced by Imprimerie des Billets de Banque, Paris, with an approximate production amount of 500,000 notes.
The banknote's design represents the literary themes prevalent in France's currency during this period.
The front side design includes a depiction of Jean Racine on the left. This banknote is signed by Michel Debré and Pierre Lemoine, and it was produced by Imprimerie des Billets de Banque, Paris, with an approximate production amount of 500,000 notes.
The banknote's design represents the literary themes prevalent in France's currency during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michel Debré, Pierre Lemoine
- Date of issue
- 1965
- Printing office
- Imprimerie des Billets de Banque, Paris
- Paper
- Cotton paper with security threads
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- Approximately 500,000
- Pick catalog
- 148
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 50 francs "Racine" banknote series from June 7, 1962, to June 3, 1976. This series was introduced to replace the previous 50 francs "Maupassant" note, aligning with the introduction of the new franc in 1960.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Jean Racine on the right, with the Port-Royal-des-Champs Abbey in the background. The reverse side displays Racine's bust on the left, the town of La Ferté-Milon in the background, and a statue of Melpomène, the muse of tragedy, from the Louvre Museum. The note measures 160 x 85 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 2003.
