Banknote Billet France 200 francs Charles Montesquieu, écrivain et philosophe français 1983

Remarks:

Plis, plusieurs épinglages et salissures

The 200 francs Montesquieu banknote was issued by the Banque de France from 1983 onwards. The example presented here bears the date 1985 and belongs to series F.037.

This banknote pays tribute to Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, an 18th-century French writer and philosopher, renowned in particular for his major work The Spirit of the Laws, published in 1748, in which he developed the theory of the separation of powers. His portrait features prominently on this banknote, reflecting the French tradition of depicting iconic figures from culture, literature and thought on its currency.

The graphic design of this banknote is characteristic of the style adopted by the Banque de France for its denominations during this period, incorporating security features as well as elaborate decorative motifs designed to make counterfeiting as difficult as possible. The 200 franc banknote represented a significant denomination within the French monetary system, positioned between lower-value notes and those of higher denominations.

The face value of 200 francs shown on this banknote corresponds to the French national currency in circulation before the adoption of the euro as the single European currency. This type of banknote is now among the references collected by enthusiasts of numismatics and French monetary history, particularly due to the personality depicted on it and the graphic quality of its design.

The banknote is referenced under the full designation 200 Francs - Montesquieu - 1985 - Series F.037, allowing precise identification within the classification of French banknotes of that era.