500 francs 1991 — France ( Pick: 156 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in France in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 156, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The front side features a portrait of Blaise Pascal at the center. The note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 97 x 180 mm. It displays a colour scheme of yellow-brown and dark brown. It is signed by Dentaud, Charriau, and Bruneel, and was produced by the Banque de France.
The Banque de France transitioned to eventually phase out French franc currency in 2002.
The front side features a portrait of Blaise Pascal at the center. The note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 97 x 180 mm. It displays a colour scheme of yellow-brown and dark brown. It is signed by Dentaud, Charriau, and Bruneel, and was produced by the Banque de France.
The Banque de France transitioned to eventually phase out French franc currency in 2002.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Dentaud, Charriau, Bruneel
- Date of issue
- 1991-01-03
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Yellow-brown and dark brown
- Dimensions
- 97 x 180 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 note featuring Molière, aligning with the bank's initiative to update its currency designs.
The front of the banknote displays Blaise Pascal at the center, with the Tower of Saint-Jacques in Paris to the left. The reverse features Pascal at the left and the Abbey of Port-Royal. The note measures 97 x 180 mm and is printed in yellow-brown and dark brown hues. The watermark presents Pascal's death mask. The banknote was demonetized on March 1, 1997.
