Banknote Billet France 100 francs Paul Cézanne 1997

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1 épinglage, plis et salissures

The 100 francs Cézanne banknote was issued by the Banque de France in 1997 and belongs to series C. It is part of the French tradition of paying tribute to the great figures of art and national culture through paper currency.

This banknote pays homage to the painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), a major figure in post-impressionist painting and a precursor of cubism. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne is renowned for his works on the representation of nature, particularly his famous series dedicated to Mont Sainte-Victoire, in Provence.

The obverse of the banknote features the portrait of Paul Cézanne, framed by graphic elements evoking his pictorial universe. Motifs inspired by his most iconic works adorn the composition, with visual references to his still lifes and Provençal landscapes. The dominant colour palette revolves around warm and ochre tones, echoing the characteristic light of the South of France that the painter particularly cherished in his work.

The reverse of the banknote incorporates graphic elements directly inspired by Cézanne's work, with a representation of Mont Sainte-Victoire, a recurring and emblematic motif in the painter's artistic output. The overall composition of the banknote was designed with security features typical of Banque de France notes of that era, including watermarks and intaglio printing elements.

This 100 francs banknote is among the last issues in French francs before the transition to the euro, which took place in 2002. It thus represents a reference piece for collectors interested in French numismatics from the late 20th century. Its weight is 1 gram.