Banknote France 500 Francs - Ravel - Type Eiffel - Echantillon - 1992-2001

This banknote is a sample of 500 French francs, issued between 1992 and 2001. It weighs one gram and is distinguished by its sample status, making it unique compared to banknotes in general circulation.

The obverse of the banknote features the portrait of Maurice Ravel, a famous French composer born in 1875. It also includes a depiction of a violin and a musical note, elements that evoke Ravel's musical universe. The inscriptions in the Latin alphabet "ÉCHANTILLON", "000" and "500 ÉCHANTILLON" are present on this side.

The reverse of the banknote includes inscriptions in the Latin alphabet, displaying "000", "ÉCHANTILLON" and "ÉCHANTILLON 500". These mentions highlight the specific nature of this specimen.

The watermark of the banknote represents a sundial. The dimensions of this banknote are 153 millimeters in length and 80 millimeters in width.