France 100 Francs 1942 Banknote - Sully Type WW2 Era

Product Overview:

Up for auction is a historical France 100 Cent Francs banknote dated 29 January 1942, issued by the Banque de France during the World War II era. This highly collectible banknote features the famous artistic "Sully" design created by Lucien Hector Jonas and engraved by Ernest Deloche.

Key Specifications:

• Country: France
• Denomination: 100 Francs (Cent Francs)
• Issue Date: 29-01-1942
• Serial Number: 698898594 (Block / Alphabet: Z.27956)
• Obverse Design (Front): Features a female bust with a laurel wreath representing France alongside a young child holding a floral medallion, with an aerial view of Paris and the Seine River in the background.
• Reverse Design (Back): Features a detailed portrait of Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully. The background depicts rural French farming life with cattle, sheep, plowing fields, and a distant chateau, alongside the famous quote: "Labourage & pastourage sont les deux mamelles de la France" (Tilling and pasturing are the two breasts of France).
• Signatures: Le Caissier Général & Le Secrétaire Général

Condition Note:

This banknote is in circulated condition. It displays a prominent vertical center crease, mild horizontal folds, light corner wear, wrinkling, and general handling signs consistent with its age and era. The paper remains intact with no major tears or heavy staining. Please examine the high-resolution front and back photos carefully to judge the final grade for yourself before placing a bid.

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