100 francs 1937 — France ( Pick: 86 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc note issued in France in 1937. It is cataloged under Pick number 86.
The front side features the title "LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL." The back side depicts a sitting farm woman. This note, measuring 150 x 90 mm, is printed on thin or thick paper by the Banque de France.
It was signed by J. Boyer and R. Favre-Gilly. This banknote was valid from December 2, 1937, until September 14, 1939.
The front side features the title "LE CAISSIER GÉNÉRAL." The back side depicts a sitting farm woman. This note, measuring 150 x 90 mm, is printed on thin or thick paper by the Banque de France.
It was signed by J. Boyer and R. Favre-Gilly. This banknote was valid from December 2, 1937, until September 14, 1939.
Specifications
- Signed by
- J. Boyer and R. Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- September 9, 1937 to December 2, 1937
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 150 x 90 mm
- Pick catalog
- 86
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs "Luc Olivier Merson" banknote from 1908 to 1939, replacing the previous 100 francs "bleu et rose" series. This note was introduced on January 1, 1908, and remained in circulation until it was succeeded by the 100 francs "Sully" series.
The obverse features allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Commerce, accompanied by two children, with Minerva depicted at the upper left. The reverse displays allegories of Work, represented by a blacksmith, and Fortune, depicted as a woman with a child holding a cornucopia. This multicolored note measures 182 x 112 mm and was signed by J. Boyer and R. Favre-Gilly between September 9, 1937, and December 2, 1937.
