100 Francs - La Bourdonnais

Issuer Réunion (1848-date)
Year 1947
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 100 Francs
Currency Franc (1816-1965)
Composition Paper
Size 155 × 85 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer Banque de France, France
Designer(s) William Fel
Engraver(s) Obverse: Robert Armanelli
Reverse: Georges Régnier
In circulation to
Reference(s) P#45
Obverse description Multicolor. Portrait of Bertrand-François Mahé, ship `La Bourdonnais` at left; native couple at right; double brown overprint `LA REUNION` on top and bottom center margins.
Obverse lettering LA REUNION 100 CAISSE CENTRALE DE LA FRANCE D`OUTRE-MER CENT FRANCS LA BOURDONNAIS W. FEL FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.
(Translation: Reunion Issuing Institute Overseas Department Hundred Francs La Bourdonnais Reunion)
Reverse description Multicolor. Woman in profile at right; mountains in landscape.
Reverse lettering LA REUNION CENT FRANCS 100 CAISSE CENTRALE DE LA FRANCE D`OUTRE-MER W. FEL FEC. G. REGNIER SC.
(Translation: Reunion Issuing Institute Overseas Department Hundred Francs Article 139 of the Penal Code punishes forced Labor those who have counterfeited or falsified banknotes authorized by Law.)
Signature(s)
Protection type Watermark
Protection description Head of a woman seen from three quarters.
Variants
Numisquare ID 3819266750
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