France 100 Francs 1942-Aug-13

type 1942

(fr) F.27/02, P#101 - alphabet 25-48

© CGB generic images

France 100 Francs, 1942-1944                (1942-1945) P-101 obverse
France 100 Francs, 1942-1944                (1942-1945) P-101 reverse

Information:

Rarity R - Rare
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942-Aug-13 (fr) F.27/02, P#101 - alphabet 25-48 + - - - - - -
Reference P#101
Country France
Period Franc (1795-1959)
Issuing bank Bank of France
Currency Francs
Denomination 100 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1942-1944 (1942-1945)
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 04.06.1945
Size (WxH) 160x92 mm

Obverse:

France 100 Francs, 1942-1944                (1942-1945) P-101
Latin

Obverse text

100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100 CENT FRANCS

Obverse symbol

René Descartes seated on the right, compass in hand. Behind, Clio (muse of History) holding a large book. Hourglass.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

100 BANQUE DE FRANCE 100 L'ART 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES CEUX QUI AURONT CONTREFAIT OU FALSIFIE LES BILLETS DE BANQUES AUTORISES PAR LA LOI, AINSI QUE CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE CES BILLETS CONTREFAITS OU FALSIFIES.

Reverse symbol

Bronze statue of a winged Victory holding a shield engraved with "PAX". Country scene with harvest return in background.