Banknote France 100 Francs Sully - September 21, 1939 - Series T.1537

Remarks:

Plis, épinglages, salissures.

The 100 Francs Sully banknote, dated September 21, 1939, is a testament to French monetary history. This banknote belongs to the T.1537 series and was issued by the Banque de France.

On the obverse, there is a bust of a laurel-wreathed woman, an allegorical personification of France. She holds the baton of command in her right hand, a symbol of authority, while with her left hand, she picks fruits and flowers presented by a child, representing Youth. In the background, an aerial view of Paris reveals emblematic monuments such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine winding through the city. The inscriptions "100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100" and "CENT FRANCS" are also present, indicating the face value of the banknote.

The reverse features Sully, a historical figure, depicted on the right holding a parchment, a symbol of his administrative and political role. The background consists of a picturesque pasture landscape, evoking rural and agricultural France. The script used on the banknote is Latin. The engraver of this banknote is Ernest Deloche, while the designer is Lucien Hector Jonas.

This banknote has dimensions of 180 millimeters in length and 92 millimeters in width.