Banknote Billet France 100 francs 1941

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Plis, multiple épinglages et salissures

The 100 francs "Sully" type banknote is an issue of the Banque de France dating from the Occupation period. The presented example bears the date of 4 December 1941 and the serial number N.26499.

This type of banknote takes its name from Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully, Minister of Finance and Superintendent of Buildings to King Henry IV, an emblematic figure of French economic management in the early 17th century. His portrait forms the central element of the banknote's graphic composition.

The 100 francs Sully banknote was put into circulation from 1939, in a context of rising tensions and then world conflict. Issues continued throughout the years of Occupation, which gives examples dated 1941 a particular historical value, bearing witness to the institutional continuity of the Banque de France under the Vichy regime.

From a graphic standpoint, the banknote features a composition characteristic of Banque de France productions of that era, with allegorical elements framing the portrait of the Duke of Sully. The dominant tones and decorative motifs reflect the graphic style of French engraving from the first half of the 20th century, with careful intaglio work ensuring both the aesthetic quality and the security of the fiduciary document.

The face value of 100 francs represented a significant denomination in the French monetary system at that time. The serial number N.26499 allows this specific example to be precisely identified within the total production of this banknote type, essential information for numismatic study and classification.

This banknote is today a numismatic and historical document representative of French fiduciary circulation during the Second World War.