Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - October 5, 1939 - Series X.2479

This French banknote, with a nominal value of 100 francs, was issued in 1939. It belongs to the X.2479 series. Its dimensions are 180 millimeters in length and 92 millimeters in width. The weight of this banknote is 1 gram.

On the front of the note, there is a bust of a laureate woman, which represents the allegory of France. This figure holds the staff of command in her right hand. In her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers offered to her by a child, symbolizing Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris is depicted, with Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine clearly visible. The inscriptions on this side of the note include the mention "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" as well as the words "CENT FRANCS". The script used is Latin. Ernest Deloche is the engraver of this banknote, while Lucien Hector Jonas is the designer.

The back of the note features Sully, located on the right, holding a parchment. A picturesque grazing landscape serves as the backdrop for this representation.