Banknote Billet France 20 francs 1990

Remarks:

1 Plis au milieu, 1 plis de comptage et de manipulation

Type 1980 modifié 1990

The 20 francs Debussy banknote is an issue by the Banque de France dating from 1990, belonging to the series bearing the reference A.027. This banknote is part of the series of 20th-century French banknotes paying tribute to major figures of French culture and art.

This banknote is dedicated to Claude Debussy (1862-1918), a major French composer whose work profoundly shaped the history of classical and impressionist music. His portrait features prominently on the banknote, accompanied by graphic elements evocative of his musical and artistic world. The front of the banknote displays the composer's portrait along with motifs related to his work, including visual references to his iconic music. The reverse also features iconographic elements associated with the life and work of Debussy.

The face value of this banknote is 20 francs, the French monetary unit that was legal tender before the adoption of the euro as the official currency in France. This banknote thus represents a testament to French monetary history at the end of the 20th century.

The reference A.027 precisely identifies the print series to which this copy belongs, an essential piece of information for collectors and numismatic specialists. The date of 1990 printed on the banknote corresponds to its official year of issue by the Banque de France.

This type of banknote, withdrawn from circulation since the transition to the single European currency, is now sought after by collectors of old banknotes, particularly philatelists and numismatists specialising in 20th-century French paper money. Its condition is a determining factor in assessing its value for collectors.