Billet France 100 francs 1941 VF

The 100 francs Sully type banknote is an issue of the Banque de France dated January 11, 1940, belonging to series B.5820. This banknote circulated in France during a particularly eventful period of national history, at the crossroads between the Phoney War and the early months of the Second World War.

The Sully type takes its name from the famous finance minister of Henry IV, Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, an emblematic figure of French economic management in the early 17th century. His portrait forms the central element of the banknote's graphic composition, in keeping with the Banque de France's tradition of associating its denominations with great figures from national history.

This 100 francs banknote displays the typographic and artistic characteristics typical of Banque de France productions of that era, featuring elaborate intaglio engraving, security watermarks embedded in the paper, and complex decorative motifs designed to prevent counterfeiting. The colour palette and engraved ornaments reflect the expertise of the Banque de France workshops in banknote printing.

The date of January 11, 1940 corresponds to the printing date shown on the banknote, while the official year of issue is 1941, reflecting the usual gap between the manufacture and circulation of banknotes within the French banking system. The series B.5820 allows for the precise identification of the production batch to which this example belongs, essential information for collectors and specialists wishing to trace the production history of this type of banknote.

 

 

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