100 francs 1945 — France ( Pick: 128 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in France in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 128. Details regarding the series and period are not specified. The banknote features a front design depicting a farmer with two oxen in brown, red, and multicolor. The back displays a scene with a man, woman, and children at dockside.
Printed on paper, the banknote measures 221 x 120 mm. It bears the signatures of Rousseau and Favre-Gilly. The watermark depicts a woman with her hair parted on the left. Multiple signatures are associated with this note, including P. Rousseau and P. Gargam, J. Cormier and P. Gargam, and G. Gouin d'Ambrieres and P. Gargam, reflecting various periods of its issuance.
The production period of this banknote spans from November 7, 1945, to January 9, 1947. The Banque de France was responsible for its printing. The 1945 series transitioned radically in French currency design and policy following World War II.
Printed on paper, the banknote measures 221 x 120 mm. It bears the signatures of Rousseau and Favre-Gilly. The watermark depicts a woman with her hair parted on the left. Multiple signatures are associated with this note, including P. Rousseau and P. Gargam, J. Cormier and P. Gargam, and G. Gouin d'Ambrieres and P. Gargam, reflecting various periods of its issuance.
The production period of this banknote spans from November 7, 1945, to January 9, 1947. The Banque de France was responsible for its printing. The 1945 series transitioned radically in French currency design and policy following World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rousseau & Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1945-1954
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 221 x 120 mm
- Pick catalog
- 128
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs banknote in 1945. This series was introduced following the liberation of France after World War II and aimed to stabilize the economy in the post-war period. The 1945 issuance marked an effort to rebuild and solidify the national monetary system.
The banknote features intricate multicolor designs, including a farmer with two oxen on the front. The back shows a scene with a man, woman, and children at dockside. Notably, the watermark depicts a woman with her hair parted on her left. The note measures 221 x 120 mm and was signed by Rousseau and Favre-Gilly.
