Banknote Billet France 100 francs Paul Cézanne 1998

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Plis, 1 épinglage et salissures

The 100 francs Cézanne banknote is an issue by the Banque de France dated 1997 and identified by the letter S, corresponding to one of the reference series used to distinguish the various issues of this type. This banknote belongs to the so-called "Great Painters" series, which marked the final years of the French franc before the transition to the euro.

The personality honoured on this banknote is the painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), a major figure of French post-impressionist painting, born in Aix-en-Provence. His portrait features prominently on the note, accompanied by visual references to his pictorial work and to the Provence region that deeply inspired his art, most notably the depiction of Mont Sainte-Victoire, a recurring motif in his work.

The front of the banknote features Cézanne's portrait along with graphic elements evoking his palette and characteristic compositions. The reverse incorporates architectural and landscape elements linked to the painter's Provençal environment, with a colour palette dominated by ochre, blue and green tones, faithful to the artist's pictorial universe.

This banknote, with a face value of 100 francs, was officially issued in 1998. It was produced using the high-security printing techniques specific to French banknotes of that era, incorporating security features such as watermarks, special inks and micro-printing characteristic of Banque de France productions. Today, this banknote stands as a testament to French monetary and cultural policy in the 1990s, on the eve of the introduction of the single European currency.