France – Banque de France 20 Francs - VF - 1995 Claude Debussy

CA$15.00

This classic Banque de France 20 Francs banknote, issued in 1995, features the celebrated French composer Claude Debussy, honoring one of France’s most influential cultural figures. The obverse presents a finely engraved portrait of Debussy set against a soft, pastel-toned artistic background, with elegant typography, serial numbers, and official Banque de France signatures.

The reverse continues the artistic theme with a tranquil landscape scene rendered in impressionistic style, reflecting Debussy’s musical legacy and France’s strong tradition of art-inspired banknote design. The color palette of purples, browns, and warm earth tones gives the note a refined and distinctly European aesthetic.

This example shows clear evidence of circulation, including vertical folds and handling wear, but retains strong color, complete margins, and legible details throughout. A popular and affordable modern French banknote, it is ideal for collectors of European currency, composer-themed notes, or pre-euro French francs.

Highlights

Banque de France issue
Denomination: 20 Francs
Year: 1995
Portrait of Claude Debussy
Artistic, music-themed design
Popular pre-euro French banknote
Affordable collectible from Western Europe