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Duc de Sully Banknote | France 100 Francs 1941 P-94 F
Duc de Sully Banknote | France 100 Francs 1941 P-94 F
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Step into the elegance and history of wartime France with this authentic 1941 100 Francs banknote issued by the France and printed by the Bank of France during the French Third Republic transitional years.
This beautifully detailed note captures the artistic mastery of early 20th-century European banknote design, blending symbolism, culture, and national pride into a single collectible piece.
✨ Key Features
- Issuer: France
- Issuing Bank: Bank of France (Banque de France)
- Period: Third Republic French State (1870–1940) / issued 1 July 1940
- Years Printed: 1935–1942
- Currency: Franc (1795–1959)
- Type: Standard circulation banknote
- Condition: F (Fine – circulated with visible wear, strong historical character)
- Composition: Paper
- Size: 180 × 92 mm
- Demonetized: 4 June 1945
🎨 Design Details
Obverse (Front):
- A graceful allegorical composition featuring:
- A laurel-crowned woman symbolizing France on the left
- A child holding a floral medallion framed by grapes on the right
- A finely engraved aerial view of Paris centered on the Île de la Cité in the background
- This scene evokes prosperity, heritage, and the cultural richness of France.
Reverse (Back):
- Portrait of Maximilien de Béthune (Duc de Sully), a key historical statesman
- Depicted holding a parchment with old French script
- Background shows Château de Sully-sur-Loire and a pastoral countryside with livestock, symbolizing agriculture and stability
Watermark:
- Heads of Ceres and Mercury in profile facing left
- Designed by renowned artist Henri Bellery-Desfontaines
💫 Why Collectors Love It
This note is more than currency, it’s a snapshot of France during a turbulent historical era. Its rich allegorical artwork, Parisian imagery, and classical symbolism make it highly desirable for:
- World banknote collectors
- WWII-era memorabilia enthusiastsá
- French history lovers
- Art and engraving admirers
A meaningful addition to any collection, or a unique historical gift.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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