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100 Francs La Bourdonnais

Issuer Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer
Year 1947
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Engraver(s) Obverse: Robert Armanelli
Reverse: Georges Régnier
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Obverse description Multicolour intaglio note centred on a portrait of Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais at centre; the ship 'La Bourdonnais' vignette appears at left, while a native couple is positioned at right. Guilloche underprint frames the composition, with denomination and issuer inscriptions arranged across the upper and lower registers.
Obverse lettering CAISSE CENTRALE DE LA FRANCE D'OUTRE-MER CENT FRANCS Le Directeur Général LA BOURDONNAIS W. FEL. FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.
(Translation: Central Fund of Overseas France Hundred Francs La Bourdonnais)
Reverse description Multicolour intaglio composition with a classical female bust in left profile occupying the right portion of the note, rendered in warm ochre and terracotta tones with a bead earring and draped garment. To the left, a tropical mountain landscape with lush valley scenery serves as the central vignette, above an architectural motif panel containing the anti-counterfeiting legal warning. Guilloche borders frame all four edges.
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