100 francs 1977 — France ( Pick: 149 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in France in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 149.
The front side design features Pierre Corneille at the center. The note displays a color scheme of green, brown, and blue. It is printed on cotton paper and measures 155 x 85 mm. It is signed by Louis Tondu, Georges Bouchet, and Henri Morant. The printing office responsible for its production is Imprimerie des Billets de Banque.
The dimensions and printing attributes contribute to the documentation of French currency. The use of cotton paper is consistent with banknotes issued in this period.
The front side design features Pierre Corneille at the center. The note displays a color scheme of green, brown, and blue. It is printed on cotton paper and measures 155 x 85 mm. It is signed by Louis Tondu, Georges Bouchet, and Henri Morant. The printing office responsible for its production is Imprimerie des Billets de Banque.
The dimensions and printing attributes contribute to the documentation of French currency. The use of cotton paper is consistent with banknotes issued in this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Louis Tondu, Georges Bouchet, Henri Morant
- Date of issue
- 1970-1979
- Printing office
- Imprimerie des Billets de Banque
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 155 x 85 mm
- Pick catalog
- 149
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs "Corneille" banknote between April 2, 1964, and February 1, 1979. This series was introduced to replace the previous 100 francs "Victor Hugo" note, aligning with the bank's policy of updating currency designs to enhance security and reflect national heritage.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of the playwright Pierre Corneille at the center, with the Théâtre du Château de Versailles depicted in the background. The reverse side presents a similar portrait of Corneille within a rococo-style medallion, set against a view of Rouen, his birthplace. This note, cataloged as Pick 149, measures 155 x 85 mm and was printed by the Imprimerie des Billets de Banque.
