Billet France 20 francs 1997 VF

The 20 francs Debussy banknote is a French banknote issued in 1997, bearing the reference A.063. It belongs to the series of Banque de France notes that paid tribute to major figures of French culture during the final decades of the franc.

This banknote is dedicated to Claude Debussy (1862-1918), a French composer regarded as one of the most important figures in music of the late 19th and early 20th century, often associated with the musical impressionist movement. His works, including Clair de lune and La Mer, earned him lasting international recognition.

The face value of this banknote is 20 francs, the official currency of France before the introduction of the euro as legal tender in 2002. The note features the typical graphic characteristics of Banque de France issues of that era, incorporating the composer's portrait along with visual elements related to his artistic and musical world.

The reference A.063 corresponds to the identification of the printing plate and allows this note to be precisely located within the production of this issue. This type of reference is an essential element for collectors and specialists wishing to establish the traceability and relative rarity of a given example.

 

 

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