France 1995 100 Francs – Eugène Delacroix – Banque de France – Pre-Euro Banknote – VF/XF
Issued by the Banque de France in 1995, this 100 Francs note honors the renowned Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863), best known for his iconic work Liberty Leading the People.
This beautifully engraved note features:
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Front: Portrait of Eugène Delacroix with artistic allegorical imagery
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Reverse: Delacroix in his studio surrounded by classical architectural detail
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Vibrant brown and rose tones
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Large white watermark window
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Pre-Euro French currency (withdrawn 2002)
The Delacroix 100 Francs is considered one of the most visually refined modern French banknotes. It represents France’s final artistic banknote series before conversion to the Euro.
A popular choice for:
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European currency collectors
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Art-themed banknote collections
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Pre-Euro type sets
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Display pieces due to rich engraving and color balance