300 francs 1938 — France ( Pick: 87 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 300 francs issued in France in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 87, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this series.
The front side features a design with Ceres on the left, utilizing a brown and multicolor palette. The back side depicts Mercury on the right with markings indicating the note's status as an issued note or a replacement note.
This note is printed on paper and measures 138 x 88 mm. It is signed by Rousseau and R Favre-Gilly.
The front side features a design with Ceres on the left, utilizing a brown and multicolor palette. The back side depicts Mercury on the right with markings indicating the note's status as an issued note or a replacement note.
This note is printed on paper and measures 138 x 88 mm. It is signed by Rousseau and R Favre-Gilly.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Rousseau, R Favre-Gilly
- Date of issue
- 1938
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 138 x 88 mm
- Pick catalog
- 87
About this banknote
The Banque de France issued the 300 francs banknote in 1938, designed by Clément Serveau and engraved by Ernest Deloche. Initially intended as a 10 francs note to replace the 10 francs Minerve 1915, the denomination was increased to 300 francs due to the imminent threat of war. Although printed in 1938, the note was not released into circulation until June 4, 1945.
The front of the note features a portrait of Ceres on the left, while the back displays a profile of Mercury on the right. The note measures 138 x 88 mm and includes a watermark depicting Mercury in profile. It was signed by Pierre Rousseau, Caissier Général, and René Favre-Gilly, Secrétaire Général. The note was demonetized on November 20, 1950.
