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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
2005,0729.10
Denomination
franc
, 50
Description
Banknote.
(whole)
Portrait of Maurice Quentin de la Tour, head and shoulders, on the right with view of Palace of Versaille in background; printed in blue and yellow.. Steps leading up to large building in background.
(obverse)
Portrait of Maurice Quentin de la Tour, head and shoulders, on the left with view of St Quentin's City Hall in background; printed in yellow and blue. Large building in background.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Banque de France
Production date
1992
Production place
Issued in:
France
Materials
paper
Dimensions
Height:
80 millimetres
Length:
149 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
palace/mansion
civic building
Associated names
Portrait of:
Maurice Quentin de La Tour
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Palace of Versailles
Topographic representation of:
Saint-Quentin
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Anonymous
Acquisition date
2005
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
2005,0729.10
Banknote serial number
975293