| Issuer | France |
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| Year | 1962-1976 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 50 Francs (50 FRF) |
| Currency | New franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 160 × 85 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | |
| Designer(s) | Pierrette Lambert |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: André Marliat Reverse: Claude Durrens |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2003 |
| Reference(s) | P#148 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Jean Racine on the right. In the background, the abbey of Port Royal des Champs. On the left, the coat of arms of Racine `Azure with silver swan`. Floral patterns. |
|---|---|
| Obverse lettering | BANQVE DE FRANCE 50 CINQVANTE FRANCS |
| Reverse description | Racine bust on the left. In the background, the town of La Ferté-Milon. On the right, parchments, torch and feather, as well as a statue holding in his hand an ancient tragedy mask, standing on a pedestal decorated with a lyre |
| Reverse lettering | BANQUE DE FRANCE L`ARTICLE 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DE LA RECLUSION CRIMINELLE A PERPETUITE CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE DES BILLETS DE BANQUE AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES. CEUX QUI LES AURONT INTRODUITS EN FRANCE SERONT PUNIS DE LA MÊME PEINE. (Translation: Bank of France Article 139 of the Penal Code punishes with life imprisonment those who counterfeit of falsify banknotes authorized by the law, also those who pass counterfeit or falsified notes. Those who introduce them into France will receive the same punishment.) |
| Signature(s) | |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Head of ANDROMAQUE in profile |
| Variants | |
| Numisquare ID | 3152535870 |
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