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500 Francs - type 1863 printed in blue
| Issuer | Banque de France |
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| Year | 1863 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Entirely intaglio-printed in blue on cream paper, the note is framed by an elaborate oval guilloche border populated with allegorical figures, putti, and classical medallion portraits at left and right. The central field carries the issuer name BANQUE DE FRANCE and date above the large denomination inscription cinq cents francs in italic script. Two circular anti-counterfeiting legend panels flank the centre, with signature lines for Le Contrôleur, Le Caissier principal, and Le Secrétaire Général below. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Watermark reading 500 F. Five Hundred Fr visible when held to light |
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