Banknote Billet France 500 francs Blaise Pascal 1979

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Plusieurs épinglages, plis et usure

The 500 francs Pascal banknote is an issue of the Banque de France dated 7 June 1979, belonging to series L.101. It is a banknote denominated in French francs, with a face value of 500 francs, whose design pays tribute to the famous French mathematician, physicist and philosopher Blaise Pascal (1623-1662).

This banknote is part of the so-called "Pascal" series, which was put into circulation by the Banque de France from 1968 onwards and remained in use until the gradual introduction of new banknotes in the 1990s. The graphic design of this banknote is the work of Pierrette Lambert and Henri Cheffer. The obverse features a portrait of Blaise Pascal, accompanied by elements evocative of his scientific work, most notably his famous arithmetic machine. The reverse features motifs related to Pascal's work and era, with a depiction of Port-Royal-des-Champs, a place closely associated with his intellectual and spiritual life.

The banknote is distinguished by a colour palette dominated by shades of red and brown, characteristic of banknotes of this denomination. The security features typical of banknotes of this era are integrated, in accordance with the Banque de France's manufacturing standards in force at the time.

The reference L.101 corresponds to the series identifier assigned to this banknote, allowing its precise classification within the Banque de France's production. This type of banknote is today a sought-after collector's item among numismatists specialising in French 20th-century paper money, particularly due to the quality of its engraving and its significance in the monetary history of France.