Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - 05-12-1940 Serial T.16851

This banknote, issued by France, has a face value of 100 francs. It dates from December 5, 1940 and bears the serial number T.16851.

The front of the note features a bust of a laurel-crowned woman, symbolizing the allegory of France. This figure holds the staff of command in her right hand, while with her left hand she picks fruits and flowers presented by a child, representing the allegory of Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris reveals Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine winding through the city. The inscriptions "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" and "CENT FRANCS" are also present, written in Latin script.

On the back, the note features Sully, depicted on the right holding a parchment. The background consists of a picturesque pasture landscape. Ernest Deloche is the engraver of this note, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

The banknote measures 180 mm long and 92 mm wide.