France
1993 - France PIC 157b 50 Francs banknote UNC
This France 50 Francs banknote is catalogued as Pick P157b and is associated with 1993. Listed in UN..
1995 - France PIC 151h 20 Francs banknote XF
France 20 francs banknote associated with 1995, catalogued as Pick P151h. The note is classified as ..
1995 - France PIC 154h 100 Francs banknote F
This French 100 Francs banknote is catalogued as Pick P154h, with 1995 as the associated date. The P..
1999 - France PIC 157Ad 50 Francs banknote UNC
France 50 francs banknote associated with 1999, catalogued in the product data as PIC 157Ad. The not..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and denominations are represented in the France banknotes category?
This shop’s France catalog covers notes dated from 1940/2 through 1999. Represented denominations include 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 francs, with examples from the 1940s and a larger group from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The category also includes 500-franc notes identified as Territorial France of the Pacific. This selection describes the shop’s catalog rather than every banknote issued for France or its territories.
Which Pick reference groups are notable in this France catalog?
Several Pick reference sequences form useful collecting groups. The 10-franc notes include P150a, P150b and P150c; 20-franc entries include P151a, P151b, P151f and P151h; and 50-franc notes include P152b, P152c, P157a, P157b and P157Ad. The catalog also represents 100-franc references P154e and P154h, plus 200-franc references P155a and P155e. Earlier notes include P93, P94 and P128b.
How can I identify variants of similar French banknotes?
Use the full Pick reference, including its suffix, together with the denomination and date shown in the listing. For example, the catalog distinguishes 10-franc notes as P150a, P150b and P150c, while 20-franc notes appear under variants such as P151a, P151b, P151f and P151h. A shared denomination or main reference number does not make two entries identical, so collectors should record the complete catalog designation rather than only “P150” or “P151.”
What condition grades appear on France banknote listings, and why do they matter for identification?
The France listings use standard grade abbreviations including F, VF, XF and UNC. These correspond to Fine, Very Fine, Extremely Fine and Uncirculated. The same Pick variety may be represented in different grades: for example, P150b appears with both VF and UNC designations, while P155e appears as F and VF. When identifying or organizing a collection, record the grade separately from the date and Pick reference because condition is not part of the catalog variety itself.
What should a buyer compare when selecting a France banknote from this category?
Compare the denomination, stated date, complete Pick reference and listed grade. Suffixes are especially important because references such as P150a, P150b and P150c, or P157a, P157b and P157Ad, identify distinct catalog variants. Buyers interested in a particular condition should also distinguish F, VF, XF and UNC listings. For Territorial France of the Pacific notes, check the stated signature designation as well, since the catalog differentiates examples by both Pick suffix and signature number.
How do the Territorial France of the Pacific 500-franc notes differ in this catalog?
The catalog includes 1992 Territorial France of the Pacific 500-franc notes under Pick references P1e and P1g, both described as UNC. The P1e entry specifies Signature 9, while the P1g entry specifies Signature 12. Their descriptions also state that the banknote corresponds with the image. These details make the complete Pick suffix and signature number the key catalog identifiers when comparing the represented 500-franc variants.