Banknote France 500 NF - Molière - 02-01-1964 - Series H.13

Remarks:

Plis, épinglages, 1 micro coupure en marge.

This French banknote with a face value of 500 new francs was issued on January 2, 1964. It belongs to series H.13.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Molière, a 17th-century French playwright and actor, whose real name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. The portrait is surrounded by intricate ornamental motifs. The face value of the banknote, "500", is clearly indicated in numerals in the upper corners. The words "CINQ CENTS FRANCS" (FIVE HUNDRED FRANCS) are inscribed in full at the bottom of the banknote. The signatures of the general cashier and the secretary general are affixed at the bottom of the banknote. The watermark, visible through transparency, completes the security features.

On the back, there is a stylized theatrical scene, evoking the world of Molière's comedies. Characters in period costumes are depicted in front of an architectural backdrop. The face value, "500", is repeated in numerals. The words "BANQUE DE FRANCE" (BANK OF FRANCE) appear at the top of the banknote, while the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) is inscribed at the bottom. The banknote's serial number is printed in black, allowing for its unique identification. The dominant colors of the banknote are blue and green, giving it a classic and elegant aesthetic.