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50 Francs - type 1864
| Issuer | Banque de France |
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| Year | 1864-1866 |
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| Value | 50 Francs |
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| Obverse description | The note is printed in blue on white paper and framed by an elaborate intaglio-engraved oval guilloche border with dense foliate scrollwork at the corners. At centre, the issuer's name BANQUE de FRANCE appears above the date and the large denomination inscription CINQUANTE FRANCS, with two putti flanking a central vignette at the lower margin. Circular text panels at the left and right bear legal tender notices, while the signature lines for Le Caissier principal and Le Secrétaire général appear across the lower centre field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is printed in blue and displays the note in mirror image, with the oval guilloche frame and foliate scrollwork visible through the paper as a show-through effect. A large decorative interlaced monogram appears at the lower centre within the oval, and the engraver's credit is present at the lower margin. A compass-rose or star ornament is positioned at the top of the oval border. |
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| Protection description | BF (F.A33/01) and Mercury head, front (F.A33/01 to 04) |
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