France 1986 50 Francs – Maurice Quentin de La Tour – Banque de France – Pre-Euro Banknote – VF

France 1986 50 Francs – Maurice Quentin de La Tour – Banque de France – Pre-Euro Banknote – VF
CA$35.00

Issued in 1986 by the Banque de France, this 50 Francs note honors Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704–1788), one of France’s most celebrated portrait artists of the 18th century.

Design Highlights:

  • Front: Portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour

  • Reverse: Architectural backdrop inspired by French classical design

  • Elegant blue-grey engraving tones

  • Large watermark panel

  • Pre-Euro French issue (withdrawn after 2002 Euro adoption)

This note belongs to France’s cultural portrait series, which celebrated artists, scientists, and literary figures prior to the transition to the Euro.

A strong addition for:

  • European paper money collectors

  • French pre-Euro sets

  • Art-themed currency collections

  • Mid-denomination vintage French notes