Banknote Billet France 100 francs 1941

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The 100 Francs Sully banknote is a specimen of paper currency issued by the Banque de France, bearing the printing date of 28 December 1939 and belonging to series K.5799. Its official issue is linked to the year 1941, a period corresponding to the troubled years of the Second World War, during which the Banque de France maintained the circulation of several types of banknotes.

This banknote takes its name from Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully (1560-1641), the famous finance minister of King Henry IV and an emblematic figure of budgetary rigour and economic restoration of the Kingdom of France. His depiction on this banknote reflects the French tradition of associating monetary issues with major historical figures who have left their mark on the country's economic and political history.

The Sully type features a graphic composition characteristic of Banque de France productions of that era, combining complex ornamental motifs with a central portrait of the eponymous figure. The banknotes of this series are distinguished by the fineness of their engraving and the richness of their decorative elements, typical of the style adopted for 100-franc denominations during the 1930s and 1940s.

The face value of 100 francs represented a significant denomination in the French monetary system of the time. The date printed on this banknote, 28 December 1939, corresponds to the manufacturing or printing date of this specific series, while the reference K.5799 enables precise identification of its serial number within the overall issue of this type of banknote. These identifying elements are essential for collectors and specialists wishing to establish the traceability and authenticity of the specimen.