100 francs 1980 — France ( Pick: 154 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from France, dated 1980, carries a denomination of 100 francs. It features a design based on Delacroix's painting "La Liberté Guidant le Peuple," with a color scheme of brown and cream.
It is cataloged under Pick number 154. The details of its denomination and year classify it within the recorded issue of banknotes. The combination of its design and color attributes further establishes its entry in the catalog.
It is cataloged under Pick number 154. The details of its denomination and year classify it within the recorded issue of banknotes. The combination of its design and color attributes further establishes its entry in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 154
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 100 francs banknote featuring Eugène Delacroix from 1978 to 1989. This series was introduced to replace the previous 100 francs note and remained in circulation until February 1, 1999.
The front of the banknote displays a portrait of Eugène Delacroix at the left center, with Marianne holding the tricolor flag from his painting "La Liberté guidant le peuple" to the right. The reverse features Delacroix at right, holding a quill pen. The note measures 160 x 85 mm and was demonetized on January 1, 2009.
