Banknote Billet France 100 francs 1976

Remarks:

Plusieurs épinglages, plis et salissures

The 100 francs Corneille banknote is a specimen issued by the Banque de France, dated 5 August 1976 and belonging to series M.983. This banknote is part of an iconic issue in French numismatics from the second half of the 20th century, paying tribute to Pierre Corneille, the illustrious French playwright of the 17th century, author of Le Cid and numerous tragedies that left their mark on classical French literature.

On the obverse of the banknote, the portrait of Pierre Corneille occupies a central place, carefully rendered in an engraved style characteristic of Banque de France productions of that era. The typographic details and security features specific to French banknotes of the 1970s are present, with a carefully crafted graphic composition blending ornamental motifs and cultural references to the writer's work and period. The reverse of the banknote generally features iconographic elements linked to the literary and architectural world associated with Corneille, in the characteristic tones of this series.

This 100 francs banknote is part of the French tradition of illustrating its denominations with prominent figures from national culture, arts and sciences. The face value of 100 francs represented a significant denomination in the French monetary system of that period, prior to the adoption of the euro.

Series M.983 allows this specimen to be precisely identified within the production of banknotes of this type. The banknote weighs 1 gram, in line with the Banque de France's manufacturing standards for fiduciary paper banknotes of this period. Its state of preservation, as well as the precision of the issue date printed on the banknote, make it a reference item for collectors specialising in French fiduciary currency of the 20th century.