500 francs 1988 — France ( Pick: 156 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 156, placing it within the documented banknotes of this issue. The dimensions of the note are 180 x 97 mm.
The front side features a design of Blaise Pascal at the center, presented in shades of brown and cream. The classification of this banknote is supported by its catalog reference and documented design attributes.
This note's color scheme is brown and cream. The State Bank of France issued various denominations in connection with the broader monetary structures of the time.
The front side features a design of Blaise Pascal at the center, presented in shades of brown and cream. The classification of this banknote is supported by its catalog reference and documented design attributes.
This note's color scheme is brown and cream. The State Bank of France issued various denominations in connection with the broader monetary structures of the time.
Specifications
- 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 series from January 7, 1969, to September 2, 1993. This series was introduced to replace the previous 500 francs "Molière" note, aligning with the modernization of French currency designs during that period.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Blaise Pascal at the center, with the tower of Saint-Jacques in Paris to the left. The reverse side depicts Pascal at the center, accompanied by an image of the Port-Royal-des-Champs abbey. The note measures 180 x 97 mm and includes a watermark of Pascal's death mask.
