100 francs 1953 — France ( Pick: 128 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in France in 1953. It is cataloged under Pick number 128, which identifies it within the issue. Its multicolour design features a farmer with two oxen on the front side, consistent with the artistic style of 1945-1954. The back side depicts a man, woman, and children at dockside.
The dimensions of this banknote are 150 x 80 mm and it is printed on paper. The watermark displays a woman with her hair parted on the left.
This note has various signatures: P. Rousseau and P. Gargam (3.4.1947-19.5.1949), J. Cormier and P. Gargam (29.6.1950-16.11.1950), and G. Gouin d'Ambrieres and P. Gargam (6.9.1950 onward). The 100 francs was part of a series that underwent changes in design and signatures between 1945 and 1954.
The dimensions of this banknote are 150 x 80 mm and it is printed on paper. The watermark displays a woman with her hair parted on the left.
This note has various signatures: P. Rousseau and P. Gargam (3.4.1947-19.5.1949), J. Cormier and P. Gargam (29.6.1950-16.11.1950), and G. Gouin d'Ambrieres and P. Gargam (6.9.1950 onward). The 100 francs was part of a series that underwent changes in design and signatures between 1945 and 1954.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1953
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 128
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs "Jeune Paysan" banknote between 1945 and 1954. This series was introduced on March 10, 1947, and remained in circulation until its withdrawal on December 6, 1954. The note was legal tender until January 1, 1963.
The obverse features a young farmer with two oxen, while the reverse depicts a family around a capstan with ships in the background. The watermark presents a frontal view of a young man with hair parted on the right. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 128, measures 85 x 130 mm and was printed on paper.
