100 francs 1940 — France ( Pick: 94 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in France in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 94, which identifies it within the issue. This note's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes, and its classification is defined by existing catalog references.
The front side design features a woman and child against a background of Paris, presented in brown and multicolor. The back side design includes an image of Maximilien de. The note measures 180 x 92 mm and is printed on paper, signed by Ernest Deloche and Lucien Hector Jonas.
The Banque de France was responsible for printing this banknote. The design elements are noted to reflect the time frame from May 19, 1939, to April 23, 1942.
The front side design features a woman and child against a background of Paris, presented in brown and multicolor. The back side design includes an image of Maximilien de. The note measures 180 x 92 mm and is printed on paper, signed by Ernest Deloche and Lucien Hector Jonas.
The Banque de France was responsible for printing this banknote. The design elements are noted to reflect the time frame from May 19, 1939, to April 23, 1942.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ernest Deloche, Lucien Hector Jonas
- Date of issue
- 1 July 1940
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 180 x 92 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 94
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs "Sully" banknote (Pick 94) between 1939 and 1942. This series replaced the earlier 100 francs "Luc Olivier Merson" note, which had been in circulation since 1908. The "Sully" note was introduced to modernize the currency and enhance security features.
The front of the note features a woman and child with a background depicting Paris. The reverse showcases a portrait of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, overlooking a pastoral scene with a farm, castle, and rivers. The note measures 180 x 92 mm and is printed on paper. It bears the signatures of Ernest Deloche and Lucien Hector Jonas. The printing was executed by the Banque de France.
