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100 Francs - type 1848 provisional 1
| Issuer | Banque de France |
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| Year | 1848 |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | The note is printed in black on pale green paper with a typographic and intaglio layout characteristic of early Banque de France issues. The central field bears the denomination 'cent francs' in large bold letterpress type, above a manuscript date reading 'Paris, le 30 Mars 1848', with a large underprint numeral '100 F' in the centre. Two circular letterpress medallions flanking the denomination carry the statutory anti-counterfeiting warning text from Article 139 of the Penal Code, while an elaborate engraved border of foliate scrollwork, allegorical figures, and trophies frames the entire composition on all four sides. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse carries the watermark text 'BANQUE DE FRANCE 100 F' visible against the light, with no additional printed design elements, leaving the paper surface plain. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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