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50 Francs
| Issuer | Banque de France |
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| Year | 1884-1889 |
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| Value | 50 Francs |
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| Obverse description | Printed in blue on white cotton paper, the obverse is framed by an ornate oval guilloche border with two allegorical female portrait vignettes in medallion form at left and right. Two putti with a cartouche appear at the top center. The issuer name BANQUE de FRANCE is inscribed centrally above the denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS, with the date of issue and serial number appearing between them. Signature lines for the Caissier principal and Secrétaire général are placed in the lower central field. |
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| Reverse description | Printed in blue intaglio, the reverse presents a central vignette of two allegorical seated female figures — representing Industry and Agriculture — clasping hands across a globe, enclosed within an elaborate oval guilloche frame of foliate and scroll work. Flanking text panels at left and right carry legal penalty notices regarding counterfeiting. The denomination CINQUANTE FRANCS is inscribed at the top, with the labels INDUSTRIE and AGRICULTURE appearing below the respective figures. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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