Banknote France 100 Francs - Cezanne - 1997 - Serial R.010

The 100 French Franc banknote, issued in 1997, is dedicated to the painter Paul Cézanne. This commemorative banknote measures 133 millimeters in length and 80 millimeters in height.

On the front, there is a portrait of Paul Cézanne (1838-1906). In the background, a pictorial evocation of "La mer à l?Estaque," a work created between 1878 and 1879, is visible. Above the watermark area, a representation of the Jas de Bouffan, the artist's family property, is integrated. The lower part of the banknote features a partial reproduction of the painting "The Card Players". Textual inscriptions include the face value "100 Cent Francs", the artist's name "Paul Cézanne" accompanied by his years of birth and death "1839-1906", and the mention "Banque de France".

The back of the banknote features an interpretation of "Pommes et biscuits," a work painted in 1880. Above the watermark, a chromatic circle is illustrated. The lower part includes excerpts from the painting "The Card Players". The inscriptions include the mention "Banque de France", the face value "100 Cent Francs", and a legal warning regarding the penal sanctions applicable in the event of counterfeiting or falsification of banknotes, in accordance with articles 442-1 and 442-2 of the Penal Code. The serial number of this specific banknote is R.010.