50 francs 1981 — France ( Pick: 152 )
Banknote description
The front side design features the work of Maurice Quentin de la Tour. The note displays a grey and cream color scheme. It is printed on 100% cotton paper and has dimensions of 155 x 80 mm. The signatures of Michel Sapin and Jean-Claude Trichet are present on the note. The printing was done by Imprimerie de la Banque de France.
This banknote represents a specific catalog entry for the French currency issued in this period. In 1981, the redesign efforts aimed at enhancing security features were initiated for subsequent banknotes in the series.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Michel Sapin, Jean-Claude Trichet
- Date of issue
- 1981
- Printing office
- Imprimerie de la Banque de France
- Paper
- 100% cotton
- Colour
- Grey and cream
- Dimensions
- 155 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 152
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 50 francs "Quentin de La Tour" banknote from 1976 to 1992, with this specific note dated 1981. This series was introduced on April 5, 1977, to replace the previous 50 francs "Racine" note. The note was withdrawn from circulation on October 20, 1990, and ceased to be legal tender on December 1, 1995.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, a renowned French portraitist, with the Palace of Versailles depicted in the background. The reverse side shows another image of Quentin de La Tour alongside the Hôtel de Ville of Saint-Quentin. The note measures 155 x 80 mm and is printed on 100% cotton paper. It bears the signatures of Michel Sapin and Jean-Claude Trichet, and was produced by the Imprimerie de la Banque de France.
