Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - 22-08-1940 - Serial J.14717

The 100 Francs Sully banknote, dated August 22, 1940, is a numismatic product issued in France. This banknote belongs to the J.14717 series.

The front of the banknote features a bust of a laurel-wreathed woman, which allegorically symbolizes France. This figure holds a baton in her right hand, a symbol of command, while with her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers. These are offered to her by a child, representing Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris is depicted, where Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine can be distinguished. The inscriptions on this side of the banknote include "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" as well as the mention "CENT FRANCS". The writing used is Latin.

The back of the banknote features Sully, depicted on the right holding a parchment. A picturesque pasture landscape serves as a backdrop to this representation. Ernest Deloche is credited as the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

The dimensions of this banknote are 180 millimeters in length and 92 millimeters in width. The weight of the banknote is one gram. The face value of this banknote is 100 francs.