Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - 19-12-1940 - Serial Z.17492

This French banknote with a face value of 100 francs was issued on December 19, 1940. It belongs to series Z.17492.

The front of the banknote features a bust of a laureate woman, an allegorical personification of France. In her right hand, she holds the baton of command, a symbol of authority, while with her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers offered by a child, an allegory of Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris reveals iconic monuments such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine winding through the city.

The inscriptions on the front, written in Latin script, indicate the face value of the banknote, with the mention "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" and "CENT FRANCS". Ernest Deloche is credited as the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

The back of the banknote depicts Sully, a historical figure, represented on the right holding a parchment. A picturesque pasture landscape serves as the backdrop for this representation.

The dimensions of the banknote are 180 mm in length and 92 mm in width.