France Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in France is rich and fascinating, reflecting the country's economic and cultural evolution over the centuries. From its first steps in paper money to modern euro banknotes, France has witnessed numerous changes in its monetary system.
Old banknotes of France
The first French banknotes appeared in the 18th century, issued by the Royal Bank. However, it was not until 1800 when the Bank of France, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte, began to issue banknotes on a regular basis. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, France saw a wide variety of banknotes circulate, including the famous "Nouveaux Francs" introduced in 1960 to combat inflation. These banknotes featured important historical and cultural figures, such as Victor Hugo, the Lumière brothers and Marie Curie.
Current banknotes in circulation
Since 2002, France, as part of the Eurozone, has used the euro as its official currency. The euro banknotes, designed to represent European unity, show bridges, doors and windows of different architectural styles, symbolizing openness and cooperation between member countries. Although these banknotes are identical throughout the Eurozone, France maintains its influence on monetary design through its membership in the European Central Bank. In addition, the country continues to honor its numismatic heritage through the issuance of commemorative coins and the preservation of its rich monetary history in museums and collections.
| Country | France |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Paris |
| ISO2 | FR |
| ISO3 | FRA |
| Catalogued banknotes | 636 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable France banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Old France banknotes
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