50 francs 1973 — France ( Pick: 148 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 francs issued in France in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 148, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference position it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features Jean Racine on the left. The note has a multicolour design and measures 160 x 85 mm.
This banknote has a multicolour composition. The State Bank of France issued a variety of banknotes during the early 1970s, reflecting the country's post-war economic recovery efforts.
The front side design features Jean Racine on the left. The note has a multicolour design and measures 160 x 85 mm.
This banknote has a multicolour composition. The State Bank of France issued a variety of banknotes during the early 1970s, reflecting the country's post-war economic recovery efforts.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- June 3, 1971
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 160 x 85 mm
- Pick catalog
- 148
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 50 francs Jean Racine banknote between June 7, 1962, and June 3, 1976. This series was introduced to replace the previous 50 francs banknote featuring Voltaire.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Jean Racine on the left, accompanied by the Port-Royal des Champs abbey and Racine's coat of arms. The reverse features Racine, the town of La Ferté-Milon, parchments, a torch, a quill, and the statue of Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, from the Louvre Museum. The banknote measures 160 x 85 mm and includes a watermark depicting Andromaque.
