France 1940 100 Francs Sully - 11-07-1940 Serial Z.12485 VF+

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This French banknote, with a face value of 100 francs, was issued on July 11, 1940. It belongs to series Z.12485. The weight of the banknote is 1 gram and its dimensions are 180 mm in length by 92 mm in width.

The front of the banknote features a bust of a laureate woman, symbolizing an allegory of France. This figure holds the baton of command in her right hand, while with her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers offered by a child, representing an allegory of Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris is visible, allowing to distinguish Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine. The inscriptions present on this side of the banknote are "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" as well as the mention "CENT FRANCS". The script used is Latin.

The back of the banknote features Sully, depicted on the right, holding a parchment. A picturesque pasture landscape serves as a backdrop to this representation. Ernest Deloche is the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

 

 

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