100 francs 1941 — France ( Pick: 105 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in France in 1941. It is cataloged under Pick number 105, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes within the catalog.
The front side design features Marianne at the center. The back side design displays an anchor, barrel, bale, and other implements at the center. The note was printed by BWC without imprint and was issued in Corsica, categorized as a specimen.
The banknote is multicoloured, and its dimensions are 180 x 92 mm. The issuance of this note occurred during a time of conflict, with France navigating the challenges of World War II.
The front side design features Marianne at the center. The back side design displays an anchor, barrel, bale, and other implements at the center. The note was printed by BWC without imprint and was issued in Corsica, categorized as a specimen.
The banknote is multicoloured, and its dimensions are 180 x 92 mm. The issuance of this note occurred during a time of conflict, with France navigating the challenges of World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1941-11-06
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 180 x 92 mm
- Pick catalog
- 105
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs "Sully" banknote between May 19, 1939, and April 23, 1942. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and remained in circulation until its withdrawal on June 4, 1945.
The front of the banknote features a laureate woman holding a staff of command in her right hand, with a child offering her fruits and flowers in her left hand. An aerial view of Paris, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine River, forms the background. The reverse depicts Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, holding a parchment, set against a pastoral landscape. The banknote measures 180 mm by 92 mm and was designed by Lucien Jonas and engraved by Ernest Deloche.
