500 francs 1969 — France ( Pick: 156 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1969. It is cataloged under Pick number 156, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes in this catalog.
The front side design features Blaise Pascal prominently at the center. The note has a color scheme of brown and cream. Its dimensions measure 180 x 97 mm.
This banknote is printed on paper. The State Bank of France issued a series of franc banknotes during the 1960s, contributing to the evolution of the country's currency at that time.
The front side design features Blaise Pascal prominently at the center. The note has a color scheme of brown and cream. Its dimensions measure 180 x 97 mm.
This banknote is printed on paper. The State Bank of France issued a series of franc banknotes during the 1960s, contributing to the evolution of the country's currency at that time.
Specifications
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 180 x 97 mm
- Pick catalog
- 156
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 500 francs "Pascal" banknote on January 7, 1969. This series, featuring Blaise Pascal, was introduced to replace the previous 500 francs note depicting Molière. The "Pascal" banknote remained in circulation until its withdrawal on March 22, 1995.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Blaise Pascal at the center, with the bell tower of Saint-Jacques Church in Paris to his left. The reverse features Pascal again, accompanied by an image of the Port Royal Abbey. The note measures 180 x 97 mm and has a watermark depicting Pascal's death mask.
