Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - 28-11-1940 - Serial A.16460

This French banknote, dated November 28, 1940, has a face value of 100 francs. It belongs to series A.16460.

The front of the banknote features a bust of a laurel-crowned woman, symbolizing the allegory of France. This figure holds the baton of command in her right hand, while with her left hand, she gathers fruits and flowers offered by a child, representing the allegory of Youth. The background offers an aerial view of Paris, where Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine can be distinguished.

The inscriptions on the front, written in Latin script, indicate "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" as well as the mention "CENT FRANCS".

Ernest Deloche is identified as the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

On the back, there is a representation of Sully, located on the right and holding a parchment. The background consists of a picturesque pasture landscape.

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